Calsher Dear

Calsher Dear
Dear in May 2026
Personal information
Full name Calsher Dear
Born (2005-08-04) 4 August 2005
Original team Sandringham Dragons (NAB League)/Beaumaris
Draft No. 56 (F/S), 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 Key Forward
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 13
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024– Hawthorn 31 (39)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026.
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).

Early career

The youngest of four siblings, Dear played with the Beaumaris Football Club as a junior.[1] By his own admission, it took time to adjust to the tempo with the Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League. He was one of the best players for the Dragons throughout the 2023 finals series, with his Grand Final performance particularly eye-catching.[2] Dear attended St Bede's College, which competes in the ACC.

AFL career

He was drafted by Hawthorn with pick 56 in the 2023 AFL draft.[3] He made his debut against Western Bulldogs at the Marvel Stadium 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.

In 2025, his sister, Maya, was drafted by Hawthorn as the club's first-ever father-daughter signing.[6]

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[7]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2024Hawthorn35 172511675211946421.50.63.93.17.02.72.50
2025Hawthorn35 910938286621161.11.04.23.17.32.31.80
2026Hawthorn13 54527184518130.81.05.43.69.03.62.60
Career 3139251329823085711.30.84.33.27.42.72.30

Honours and achievements

Team

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. ↑ "'It's pretty crazy': How one of footy's most heartwarming stories came about". afl.com.au/aflw. 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  7. ↑ "Calsher Dear". AFL Tables. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
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