Calsher Dear

Calsher Dear
Dear in 2024
Personal information
Full name Calsher Dear
Date of birth (2005-08-04) 4 August 2005 (age 19)
Original team(s) Sandringham Dragons (NAB League)/Beaumaris
Draft No. 56, 2023 AFL draft, Hawthorn
Debut Round 8, 2024, Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Position(s) Key Forward
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 35
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024– Hawthorn 17 (25)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Calsher Dear (born 4 August 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL). Dear attended St Bede's College which competes in the ACC.

Early career

The youngest of three brothers, Calsher played with the Beaumaris Football Club[1] as a junior. By his own admission it took time to adjust to the tempo with the Sandringham Dragons. He was one of the best players for the Dragons' throughout the 2023 finals series, with his Grand Final performance in particular eye-catching.[2]

AFL career

He was the fifty sixth selection in the 2023 AFL draft by Hawthorn.[3] He made his debut against Western Bulldogs at the Marvel in round 8 of the 2024 AFL season.[4]

Family

Calsher is the son of Paul Dear, Norm Smith Medallist and 1991 Hawthorn premiership player.[5] His eldest brother, Harry, was drafted by Adelaide in the 2014 AFL draft. He is the nephew of Greg Dear, a triple premiership player for Hawthorn in 1986, 1988 & 1989.

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024.[6]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2024 Hawthorn 35 17 25 11 67 52 119 46 42 1.5 0.7 3.9 3.1 7.0 2.7 2.5
Career 17 25 11 67 52 119 46 42 1.5 0.7 3.9 3.1 7.0 2.7 2.5

Honours and achievements

Hawthorn

Individual

References

  1. ^ "BFC - News Item". www.beaumarisfc.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  2. ^ "'He'd be unbelievably proud': Son of a gun ready to honour famous father". www.sandringhamdragons.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  3. ^ "2023 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  4. ^ Mitchell, Alex (2024-05-03). "Son of a Hawks premiership star set for AFL debut". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  5. ^ "'He'd be unbelievably proud': Son of a gun ready to honour famous father". afl.com.au. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  6. ^ "Calsher Dear stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 13 May 2024.


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