Dean Kent Midfielder 2015?

[Earl Hood 5,806]

He's way off that at the moment and very overrated here on output to date. 2015 will be the make or break year for him.

Rjay you are probably right but I did like a couple of those hard running goals and the two boundary line square ups to Macca in the last game. He also has a good build and some speed and his cameos stood out this season because we have a list so full of vanilla flavoured NQR players. Fingers crossed he can make the jump up to the next level

[titan_uranus 22,659]

Garlett will add a lot as a forward pocket with great defensive pressure. I think Kent's better further up the ground anyway, so I'd be looking to push Kent up past half-forward and into the middle and keep Garlett closer to goal with the dual purpose of kicking goals and pressuring defenders.

[P-man 13,239]

His last game for the year was a nice teaser of what's in store.

How's the collect and snap for this third?

[rjay 23,970]

Rjay you are probably right but I did like a couple of those hard running goals and the two boundary line square ups to Macca in the last game. He also has a good build and some speed and his cameos stood out this season because we have a list so full of vanilla flavoured NQR players. Fingers crossed he can make the jump up to the next level

He's certainly got a few things going for him and I've liked some of what I've seen but I think he stalled a bit this year probably because of early injuries.

Showed some good things at times but will need to be able to do it as a hhf/mid and on a consistent basis, he's not a small forward. 2015 is a really big one for him.

[jacey 333]

He's certainly got a few things going for him and I've liked some of what I've seen but I think he stalled a bit this year probably because of early injuries.

Showed some good things at times but will need to be able to do it as a hhf/mid and on a consistent basis, he's not a small forward. 2015 is a really big one for him.

maybe but that'll mean Viney has stalled too.

I see it as he is a second year player who didn't have a preseason and didn't have a tank.

He is quick, strong and has clean hands. His kicking is generally good but he did miss some targets under little pressure (lack of concentration that Roos speaks about?)

He doesn't get enough ball but is that linked to his lack of engine or pure game smarts. Not sure but he is a good prospect IMO.

I really hope he builds a tank and makes it as a midfield. He is different to our other MFC mids.

[Chook 14,602]

I rate Dean Kent second only to Jesse Hogan on our list in terms of players I think have what it takes to become top 1% elite AFL players. That's not to say either one of them will make it that far, but they definitely have the tools. I'm excited to see what 2015 has in store for them.

[low flying Robbo 979]

Surely one of the highlights of year.. Still gives me goosebumps

That was such a good goal to watch live. The crowd absolutely loved it. I loved Jordie's effort to get it going

[Adzman 2,085]

His second half of the season showed more than his first half, and one could argue that a limited pre-season was the reason for this. Did well at Casey before his call up, and is a hard runner.

The bottom line is that the Demons midfield is going to be much to crack into in 2015, as will our best 22. Kent is a player who will have to work hard to make sure his name is on that best 22 list. I can see him taking greater steps forward, and has one unique skill most of our list doesn't have. PACE!!

[FarNorthernD 5,848]

That was such a good goal to watch live. The crowd absolutely loved it. I loved Jordie's effort to get it going

Love the guttural roar of the crowd as the ball went through the goals. Almost like a come from behind win against Essendon meant something

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,502]

I believe the midfield had always been the plan for him.

Very limited this season by his preseason injury but he has pace, a mighty left foot and a real arrogant streak which I love!

What's his right foot like? Onballers really need to be able to distribute on both sides of the body. It's OK to have a dominant side, but without the option of going the other way it can severely limit their effectiveness.

[poita 3,667]

He's way off that at the moment and very overrated here on output to date. 2015 will be the make or break year for him.

Yep, where does all the love come from? He mixes one or two excellent acts a week with a dozen that are utterly mediocre. He's got some ability for sure, but he's a long way from being a decent AFL footballer at present.

[MikeAlphaTango 150]

Yep, where does all the love come from? He mixes one or two excellent acts a week with a dozen that are utterly mediocre. He's got some ability for sure, but he's a long way from being a decent AFL footballer at present.

Where does all the hate come from? He has played 13 games, give the kid a go. Jeez a bunch of you have become bitter and want instant superstars.

He has speed (which we desperately need) and can kick a goal, once he builds up his endurance I can see him playing more time through the midfield. Obviously the coaches think he has potential as he played the last 10 games of the year.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,349]

Surely one of the highlights of year.. Still gives me goosebumps

Fox footy had a review of the season program where they went through the highlights of each round and the best marks and goals of the season. For some reason kents goal didn't feature in the best goals segment.

I'm excited about Kent. His last game against North was excellent! 3 goals and 2 others delivered to TMac.