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2015 Player Review - # 16 Dean Kent

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Was shaping up as a big improver when he suffered a bad hamstring tear which virtually ended his season although he returned late for some games at Casey.

Games MFC 2015 4

Career Total 32

Goals MFC 2015 2

Career Total 24

Games CSFC 2015 3

Goals CSFC 2015 0

Games CSFC DL 2015 1

Goals CSFC DL 2015 1

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 9 votes

 

Will be a welcome return in 2016.

Still needs to tidy up his decisonmaking but he's naturally skilled, quick and isn't afraid to take the game on. Tough as bricks too. He's like an upgraded version of Tapscott. Hopefully his career takes a different path.

A few years ago, I said I rated Kent as our best young player. He's not so young any more, but I still think he has a really good shot of becoming a fantastic footballer. Hopefully he gets a good enough run with injury to show it.

 

I love how he got up and continued playing after he got cleaned up in the opening minutes of round 1.

If he can get a clean run with injury, improve his tank, he will be a staple in our side for many years. Has a bit of toe, a good long kick, and a bit of mongrel. Great defensive pressure in our forward line. He and Garlett would be a formidable duo up there I reckon.


I'm a massive fan of Kent. I really hope he gets a clean run at it, because I think he's got the potential to become a star for us. He's capable of playing a variety of positions, but I prefer him in a high half forward role where he can accumulate possessions but also impact the scoreboard.

This guys got something. Hes fun to watch..takes the game on.Hes got a bit of dare-devil in him and i like that. Heres a bloke who doesn't overthink the game (nor should you )

He sees a chance ...and goes. Wish more of his red and blue mates would !!

Good luck in 16 :)

 

I'm a huge fan of Kent. Has that mixture of speed and class that we missed for most of the year.


I don't understand the love that people around here have for Kent. Been on the list three years and averages 10.7 disposals, 0.8 goals and 1.8 tackles a game, and even less than that this year. Everyone seems to want to get rid of Toumpas, but he averaged 15 touches and 3 tackles a game this year.

Yes, Kent is capable of kicking goals on the run from outside 50, but he is also capable of spraying three more shots out on the full or going missing for half a game. He would want a big year in 2016.

I don't understand the love that people around here have for Kent. Been on the list three years and averages 10.7 disposals, 0.8 goals and 1.8 tackles a game, and even less than that this year. Everyone seems to want to get rid of Toumpas, but he averaged 15 touches and 3 tackles a game this year.

Yes, Kent is capable of kicking goals on the run from outside 50, but he is also capable of spraying three more shots out on the full or going missing for half a game. He would want a big year in 2016.

Go watch an the early games this year and you will see his forward pressure was enormous.

Geez we missed this kid so, so much.

His, Salem's and Vandenberg's injuries cost us at least a few games I reckon.

Kenty has considerable potential, and the attributes to really complement our structures, but we haven't seen enough of him. Needs to get more of the ball, develop his engine so that he can have occasional runs through the midfield, and most of all, get a reasonable run without injury. If he can meet these requirements, I would expect him to become a very important part of long-term success at the MFC.


Go watch an the early games this year and you will see his forward pressure was enormous.

His first half against Richmond before he injured his hamstring was as good as you'll see from a pressure point of view.

He's fantastic at pressure acts and his run and carry is sorely missing from our team when he doesn't play.

If he suffers another long term injuries he will be finished

Lol ok mate...


As with Salem, (and Pedersen of that matter) I think many may underestimate the impact to the team of his long term injury.

Hope he gets back better than ever.

This guys got something.

That really hits the nail on the head doesn't it? There's something there that gets the crowd standing up and screaming. He just has that pace and controlled aggression in the way he plays. He's another player who probably needs to gain a bit more consistency and up his disposal count, but he absolutely has a bit of X-factor to him. I really hope he can continue to improve and become a legitimate star.

I don't understand the love that people around here have for Kent. Been on the list three years and averages 10.7 disposals, 0.8 goals and 1.8 tackles a game, and even less than that this year. Everyone seems to want to get rid of Toumpas, but he averaged 15 touches and 3 tackles a game this year.

Yes, Kent is capable of kicking goals on the run from outside 50, but he is also capable of spraying three more shots out on the full or going missing for half a game. He would want a big year in 2016.

thats fine

We understand you dont.....understand

 

I saw a massive improvement this year before his season was curtailed with injury. Talk about bad hamstring. Hope he bounces back from it next year. Really like this guy.

32 games from 3 years in the system is alarming. Has the tools to be a player but his body had let him down.

2016 will be career defining for Kent. I look forward to seeing him on the park again, and hope he can play 15 or more games next season.


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