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7 Dean Solomon

 
Details
Number7
Height189cm
Weight102kg
DOB09-01-1980
Debut1998
GamesGoals
2010020100
Career209Career78
Dreamteam Points
20100Go to Dream Team
Dean can fill positions from defence to the forward line and always plays with One of Fremantle’s most experienced players, the former Bomber put in a solid year, playing 18 games. Spent most of the season in attack, with an occasional run in the midfield. Plays with aggression, takes a strong mark and led Fremantle in tackles (87). Extended his contract until the end of this season.

VFL/AFL: 10865th player to appear, 468th most games played, 1182nd most goals kicked

Fremantle: 123rd player to appear, 73rd most games played, 56th most goals kicked

Essendon: 1012th player to appear, 57th most games played, 134th most goals kicked

Debut for Fremantle: 2007 (27 years 81 days)

Draft history: 1997 National AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Essendon) No. 20 overall; 2006 NAB AFL Draft traded by Essendon for No. 42 (Bachar Houli) and No. 47 (Kyle Reimers).

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs:
  • Clubs: Essendon (1998-2006: 158 games, 56 goals)
  • Debut: 1998
  • Recruited from: North Broken Hill (NSW)/Bendigo U18/Essendon
  • AFL Awards: International Rules Series 2004; AFL Rising Star nominee 1999; Essendon premiership side 2000
  • Club Awards: Essendon 3rd best and fairest 2004
  • Brownlow Votes: 18
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
Adelaide
W 118 - 62
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Essendon
W 69 - 113
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Geelong Cats
W 125 - 118
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
St Kilda
L 108 - 93
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Richmond
W 112 - 73
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
West Coast Eagles
W 73 - 111
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
Brisbane Lions
W 100 - 113
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Collingwood
L 97 - 133
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Sydney Swans
W 63 - 100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
North Melbourne
W 139 - 78
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Adelaide
L 105 - 82
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
St Kilda
L 67 - 85
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Carlton
W 87 - 96
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
Port Adelaide
W 115 - 58
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Richmond
L 100 - 81
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
Melbourne
W 82 - 71
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
Western Bulldogs
L 158 - 76
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

News

Mind willing, body beat

Dean Solomon was given no choice but to leave the game after doctors told him he had "zero per cent" chance of playing onThursday, February 18, 2010 - 4:00PM

Solomon retires after cherishing milestone

Injury has forced rugged Fremantle utility Dean Solomon to end his AFL career after 12 years and 209 games.Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 11:17AM

Ballantyne to be number one man in 2010

Fremantle’s number 1 and number 2 guernsey’s will be back in action in season 2010.Friday, December 11, 2009 - 12:00PM

Re-signings a boost for Fremantle’s future

Reigning NAB AFL Rising Star Rhys Palmer is one of five Fremantle players to recently re-sign with the club.Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 6:44PM

Solomon to miss Carlton clash

Dean Solomon will miss Sunday’s game against Carlton at Subiaco Oval after being suspended for one week by the club.Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 4:24PM

Video

The Inside Word: Featuring Dean Solomon

This week Paul Hasleby gets the inside word on Dean Solomon about life after retirement, his coaching role and working with old team mates.Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 1:16PM

Solomon Retirement Press Conference

Dean Solomon speaks to the media about his retirement from AFL FootballThursday, February 18, 2010 - 11:46AM

ALL GIRLS CLINIC: Hosted by DJ Headland

DJ Headland takes FTV around Fremantle Oval as the players run an all girls footy clinic. Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 1:51PM

FROM THE ROOMS: Freo Boys Sing the Club Song

Watch the Fremantle players sing the club song in the rooms after the ANZAC win against Sydney at Subiaco OvalSunday, April 26, 2009 - 8:45AM

UP CLOSE: Chris Tarrant and Dean Solomon

Dean Solomon interviews his team mate Chris Tarrant ahead of his 200th AFL game this Sunday against EssendonThursday, April 02, 2009 - 3:00PM

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