PETER and Harry Dean are very much cut from the same cloth.
Ultra competitive and no fuss on the field, the moment which saw the dual premiership Blue was still overcome with emotion when he was the one asked to present Harry with his Navy Blue jumper.
Carlton couldn’t match West Coast’s bid at pick No.3 more quickly, with a pair of trades with Essendon and North Melbourne ensuring the player touted as the best key defender in the draft made IKON Park home.
And when Harry and Peter spoke to FOX Footy in the immediate aftermath of the selection - with Peter’s response demonstrating a father’s pride for his son.
“We don’t talk about [footy] stuff too much, we just let the actions prove.
“He’s a better version of me. He’s taller, stronger… although I’ve still got him in the wrestles at home.
“He’s quicker, he’s a left footer so he’s got more skill. He’s a better person as well.”