Harden Dean
Melbourne
AFL career
4 games0 goals
- Debut
- R18 1936 v COL5 Sept 1936
- Most recent
- R4 1943 v NTH29 May 1943
Stats
1943 | MEL | 1 | 0.0 |
1938 | MEL | 2 | 0.0 |
1936 | MEL | 1 | 0.0 |
Bio
Recruited from Launceston, Tasmania, Harden Dean endured a stop-start VFL career defined by persistence during a difficult era for the league. After managing a single debut appearance in 1936, he was cut from the list, only to fight his way back for two more senior games in 1938. His value to Melbourne extended well beyond his senior stats; he remained a dedicated clubman during the tumultuous World War II period, serving as captain-coach of the reserves side in 1942. He was called upon for one final senior appearance in 1943 as the Demons battled wartime player shortages, eventually departing to captain-coach Sorrento and later returning to his Tasmanian roots.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Oct 1913
- Died
- 23 Aug 1982 (aged 68y 314d)
- Birthplace
- Launceston, TAS
- Deathplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Launceston, Tasmania, Harden Dean endured a stop-start VFL career defined by persistence during a difficult era for the league. After managing a single debut appearance in 1936, he was cut from the list, only to fight his way back for two more senior games in 1938. His value to Melbourne extended well beyond his senior stats; he remained a dedicated clubman during the tumultuous World War II period, serving as captain-coach of the reserves side in 1942. He was called upon for one final senior appearance in 1943 as the Demons battled wartime player shortages, eventually departing to captain-coach Sorrento and later returning to his Tasmanian roots.