Who is Dean Kent?
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Re: Who is Dean Kent?
Looking at the Melbourne forums it seems that the weakness with Kent was initially psychological as much as physical. Reading between the lines: consistency, professionalism, preparation etc., were initial problems earlier and then, as these things improved, injuries started to bite. He might be a test for our culture, and as much as Richo is knocked for gameplan, strategy etc., although there were question marks with on-field effort in parts of this season, I think we are not lacking in off field, fitness etc., Fingers crossed that Kent is mentally sorted and our culture is on the rise. I'm not fussed at the three years and I think of it as two with a cherry-on-top due to our unfortunate market power. I'm hopeful now. One query I've got is about the huge size of mid-fielders these days. Do you think that will continue?
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I'm tipping their managers went around to all 18 clubs fishing for deals and no-one would consider stumping up for a cooked Hannebery and no other club would offer Kent 3 years in current form.Sainter_Dad wrote: ↑Thu 27 Sep 2018 1:43pmDo you think maybe that the fact that these two nominated St Kilda right from the get go may have swayed others from chasing them - just a thunk!
I don't think players are magically nominating a 16th placed St Kilda because of our imminent premiership chances.
Re: Who is Dean Kent?
From the highlights video looks a great acquisition. Strongly built, very fast and has great goal sense.
He has wants to spend time in centre, which is why he has chosen the saints. Looks a very exciting prospect. Miles ahead of Lonie.
He has wants to spend time in centre, which is why he has chosen the saints. Looks a very exciting prospect. Miles ahead of Lonie.
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What are you talking about?dragit wrote: ↑Thu 27 Sep 2018 2:10pmI'm tipping their managers went around to all 18 clubs fishing for deals and no-one would consider stumping up for a cooked Hannebery and no other club would offer Kent 3 years in current form.Sainter_Dad wrote: ↑Thu 27 Sep 2018 1:43pmDo you think maybe that the fact that these two nominated St Kilda right from the get go may have swayed others from chasing them - just a thunk!
I don't think players are magically nominating a 16th placed St Kilda because of our imminent premiership chances.
Clearly you are not on the inside.
Kids grow up wanting to be coached by the 33% Master. The Cho.
He is like Yoda. A Jedi Master.
Very well regarded inside AFL circles.
We've got a ripper.
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Re: Who is Dean Kent?
Players relate to different coaches maybe Kent can see himself playing well under Richo.
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Re: Who is Dean Kent?
Great highlight reel, especially the early part.
Not out of date at all.
I think I saw a glimpse of Vic Cumberland in the background.
Not out of date at all.
I think I saw a glimpse of Vic Cumberland in the background.
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Nothing lol about it. Plenty of players have left clubs higher on the ladder and performed far better at a lower placed club.
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Hopefully he does play well.CURLY wrote: ↑Fri 28 Sep 2018 11:41amNothing lol about it. Plenty of players have left clubs higher on the ladder and performed far better at a lower placed club.
But it won't be under Richo.
Hopefully the Cho is boned in 11 months from now. Max.
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Re: Who is Dean Kent?
Interestingly Dave Mission from 09-10 Saints managing all the elite performance (ie fitness) program at the Demons.
If he can’t get Kent right in more than 3 years, then I have some scepticism about Dean being a regular game player.
I wish him luck though if he’s coming to the saints.
If he can’t get Kent right in more than 3 years, then I have some scepticism about Dean being a regular game player.
I wish him luck though if he’s coming to the saints.
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Mission was at the Saints from seasons 2008 - 2011 inclusive.
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Re: Who is Dean Kent?
But coached by Lois Lane...unpleasingGoose is king wrote: ↑Sat 29 Sep 2018 8:42am So we could have Clarke, Kent and Steele in at the center bounces? Super