Dean Kent 2014

[LegsLeoncelli 162]

People need to seriously stop overhyping and overrating this Dunstan kid.

It's ridiculous.

Have you even seen him play?

Does it really matter? It's not like anyone here is making our draft selections.

[Rocknroll 1,002]

Very suriprised how good Kent was above his head. He leads well and got some toe. Another preseason and we may have a solid small. Love thebit of s$@t he has on his liver

[Machsy 2,858]

Does it really matter? It's not like anyone here is making our draft selections.

Conversely, does it matter if I complain?

[What 18,810]

Awesome to see a tough, big bodied midfielder with so much pace and a magnificent kick.

He will be one of our best players soon enough, what a gun.

[Nascent 9,084]

Anyone have any info on how Kent is progressing? Did he play in the VFL practice game on the weekend? I understand he had some knee issues earlier on in the pre-season but hasn't been named on the injury list for a while. Hope to see him in the senior team soon as he was fast becoming one of my favourites last year and will be a real weapon for us on the half forward line.

[olisik 4,060]

Anyone have any info on how Kent is progressing? Did he play in the VFL practice game on the weekend? I understand he had some knee issues earlier on in the pre-season but hasn't been named on the injury list for a while. Hope to see him in the senior team soon as he was fast becoming one of my favourites last year and will be a real weapon for us on the half forward line.

I wouldnt rely on Misson to keep us updated on relevant injury information.

[monoccular 17,411]

He seems to have disappeared into a black hole -- is he mates with Mitch? Maybe sailed off into the west :-(((

Could have been pretty handy Saturday.

Edited March 24, 2014 by monoccular

[Mgdee 322]

Played at Casey on the weekend. I would say that the coaching staff believe he needs more match fitness before a seniors berth. Seems fitness and match practise are a prerequisite of playing in the seniors this year.

[praha 11,227]

Played at Casey on the weekend. I would say that the coaching staff believe he needs more match fitness before a seniors berth. Seems fitness and match practise are a prerequisite of playing in the seniors this year.

Are you surprised?

The team couldn't even run out full games last year. They let the Dogs score 8 goals in 10 minutes for crying out loud! They were absolutely stuffed with 15 minutes left in the fourth. Happened all too often last year.

Edited March 25, 2014 by Cudi_420

[Mgdee 322]

Not at all.

I agree entirely with the coaching staff requiring that all players can perform for the whole of a game.

I am sure when completely fit Kent will get his chance as will other players gaining fitness at Casey.

[What 18,810]

We need this kid in the team, he was brilliant as a rookie

Him and Viney will give us a huge boost

[old dee 23,744]

We need this kid in the team, he was brilliant as a rookie

Him and Viney will give us a huge boost

Only if they are fit.

Both need a game at Casey next week as a minimum IMO

[What 18,810]

Only if they are fit.

Both need a game at Casey next week as a minimum IMO

id make Viney the sub vs WC

[Ted Lasso 19,261]

I don't believe either being rushed back will make us more or less likely to win, i think we need to let them get some game time at casey and make sure they're right for round 3 which is our next real winnable game

[RalphiusMaximus 6,018]

They won't rush Kent back. He has to make up a lot of fitness before they'll even look at him. The fact that he had an ongoing issue with his knee that just wouldn't heal will make them more cautious as well.

I think we need to bear in mind that this is only his second year in the AFL. Roos has repeatedly said he won't push the kids into games before they're ready, and this applies equally to our second year players as to the first years. Kent will be a very good player for us one of these days, but it's not going to be in the first half of season 2014.

[InVINCEable 358]

Well he's been named.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,018]

But not in the final squad.