Kent from Clackline sounds a bit like the name of one of our Demonland reporters but it's actually one of our more promising recruits.

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Personally, I'm a bit disappointed that neither he nor Jack Viney are going to be out there playing at Casey Fields today but I suppose we can wait a few weeks.

Teehee. Clackline.

He does look like a player though. It's heartening to see a young player who clearly has the right shape for an AFL player and gets to the right spots to be dangerous. His pre-season form has been really encouraging and he should be in contention for round 1.

I also enjoyed the line about changing his goals after missing out on the under 18s squad. No fuss, just got on with it. In the days of athletes chucking public tanties when things don't go their way, it is refreshing.

Accpording to the 2011 census there were 331 people in Clackline. I guess there's 330 now that Dean's left.

Looks a player to me. Might be one of those really good later picks.

Have definitely liked what I've seen so far from Dean.

Clack Kent....Superboot.

Its great to havea genuine goal kicking midfielder on board.

Is it only me or is it confusing with the new players - they look similar somehow with similar numbers.

Which ones in particular? Kent, Terlich and Jones look nothing alike. Could be forgiven for confusing Stark and Clisby, but of course we haven't seen them yet.

No Kent today and he wasn't at training yesterday. Perhaps he went back to Clacky for the long weekend of another mystery injury?

Accpording to the 2011 census there were 331 people in Clackline. I guess there's 330 now that Dean's left.

Looks a player to me. Might be one of those really good later picks.

I understand that he was the best player in Clackline and his Dad now has to play so that they can field a team.

Love these kids from the bush they are generally tough as nails, he looks to be no exception.

Hope he gets an early game.

I understand that he was the best player in Clackline and his Dad now has to play so that they can field a team.

Maybe we could pick him up next draft.

Edited March 9, 201312 yr by RobbieF

Watching the Freo game yesterday one of the few players that gave me hope for the future was this bloke. Yes, I know he only got the ball 11 times and his disposal wasn't brilliant at 55% but he has something about him. He's quick, loves to run, loves to kick a goal, possesses a raking left foot and has toughness to go with the skills. I know I'm going early on a bloke who has only payed 21 games but I think he has the skills and temperament that would thrive under finals pressure. Either way I know I become less of a morose bastard when the footy is in Dean's hands

I agree findee. Kent is one of maybe a dozen on our current list who I see as central to our future, and (dare I say it), finals prospects. He has a bit of 'x factor', and I can see him turning big games for us in a couple of years. I know I'm a dreamer but .........

Edit: typo

Edited July 6, 201411 yr by Deeoldfart

Definitely has a bright future, he just needs to string some games together & get a solid preseason under his belt. Up until this point he's been solid but his body has let him down. I think he also copped a suspension too.

Would love it if they started giving 5 minute burst in the midfield.. Reminds me Luke Shuey in the style he plays.

Would love it if they started giving 5 minute burst in the midfield.. Reminds me Luke Shuey in the style he plays.

I can kind of see Dangerfield like aspects to his game, hard as nails, explosive pace, I reckon he is going to be a genuine game breaker, would like to see us try and lock him away for a few years.

I see Swan.

Low centre of gravity and legs that go faster than they appear to.

I see Swan.

Low centre of gravity and legs that go faster than they appear to.

Swan with Pendelburys finishing?

Hes a bit of a rare beast currently in our line up.

Roos lamented that we just dont take our opportunities when theyre there and yet heres one kid who takes an opportunity when it ISNT there.!! He actually looks to make a play, how refreshing. He wants to go forward instead of hesitatingly chipping sideways etc, even more refreshing.

He needs more refining and polish to his work but I too see him amongst a future 22 with promise

Its actually good watching him. With some players you sigh and think , "hows he going to f it up this time " With Kent its " ooh wonder what he might do here "

Pleasant change

Believe Hunt is a similar type. If he comes on in the next couple of years it could provide that run and polish so desperately needed.

Believe Hunt is a similar type. If he comes on in the next couple of years it could provide that run and polish so desperately needed.

and again its interesting to note neither Hunt nor Kent were high draft picks... nor was JKH.

haha.. "Shuey", "Dangerfield" and "Swan".. love a comparison, whats next Leigh Matthews?

I like Dean Kent and agree with what has been said, just laughing at comparisons.. all in good humour.

Hope he's better than Shuey. FTB.

It's more his body shape and running style - and that he's relatively quick but doesn't look it - that reminds me of Swan.

We can but hope he's as good!

(I'd also settle for him being as good as Dangerfield.)