Dean POLO

2012 Digest:   Recruited for depth last season but played some handy games throughout the year in a variety of roles. Hard at the ball and the man, but if the Saints are to improve it is hard to see him as a regular in the best 22.

2012 NAB Cup:   Recruited for depth last season but played some handy games throughout the year in a variety of roles. Hard at the ball and the man, but if the Saints are to improve it is hard to see him as a regular in the best 22.

2012 Season

Played for : St Kilda

1	Port	Running battle with Pearce. Did fairly well to contain him.	6
3	WB	Late inclusion who was adequate but unexceptional.	5
4	Frem	Good early in defence.	5
5	Melb	On in third quarter and picked up nine touches. Handy.	3
6	Haw	Kept working hard to finish with three inside 50s and four rebound 50s.	5
8	VFL	Gave good grunt in and around the packs.	–
11	VFL	Worked hard in his customary role.	–
12	VFL	OK at times but more would be expected.	–
14	VFL	OK game and chipped in with two goals.	–
16	VFL	Struggled to get into the game other than a goal.	–
17	VFL	Kicked two goals and played his role well.	–
19	Coll	Late inclusion as defensive forward on Shaw but subbed off.	2
20	VFL	Standard effort at this level. Honest performer.	–
21	VFL	Worked hard all day to try to get the Zebras into it.	–
23	VFL	Didn’t have a great impact in what may be his last game.	–