POLO, Dean

[Kildonan]

Pos Number Player Age Games Price 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
DT SC Played DT Avg SC Avg Played DT Avg SC Avg Played DT Avg SC Avg Played DT Avg SC Avg Played DT Avg SC Avg
MID 34 Polo, Dean 25 75 $185,200 $233,600 14 69.1 68.7 4 (Rich) 55.7 60.0 21 (Rich) 65.6 79.7 6 (Rich) 55.5 63.6 8 (Rich) 56.1 56.3


Position: Mid
Number: 34
Birthdate: 5 Aug 1986
Height: 187cm
Weight: 86kg
Recruited: Richmond / Gippsland Power
Debut: (AFL) 2006, R6 vs Ess; (StKilda) 2011, R8 vs Haw.
Games: 75
Goals: 17

[Kildonan]

DEAN POLO

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After having an outstanding year in 09 as an around the packs type player for Richmond, Polo came to the Saints with mixed expectations from the Saints faithful. A finger injury halted his debut for the Club until Round 8 v Hawthorn.

He played a total of 15 games this season, which included 23 possession game in the great victory v Adelaide. An average of 17.3 disposals per game, saw Polo regularly in a more defensive midfielder type role. This seems to be where he produces his best football. His handballing through the packs was excellent but like many players, his execution in kicking etc needs improvement. He is hard at the ball and has shown that he has the speed that is required.

Games: 15
Kicks: 124
Handballs: 136
Marks: 71
Tackles: 49
Goals: 6

2012 should see Polo have a more regular spot in the senior team. He will be a very good compliment to the midfield of Hayes, Armitage and Steven.

Thanks aussiethunda and True Sainters for the great review