The winner of the 2005 Phelan Medal and 2005 Senior Best & Fairest in only his second season of senior football, Dean Davies football career in still in it's early stages. Following a solid debut season in 2004 as part of the 2004 Premiership team, Dean was provided the opportunity to do pre-season training with the Essendon Football Club and returned to the North Shore a fitter and determined player who took all before him in season 2005. In addition to his Phelan Medal win, Dean was joint winner (with teammate Marc Lord) of the NAB Rising Star award and a key figure in the 2005 Premiership win over Western Suburbs. Dean is now pursuing his football career in Melbourne with the Northern Bullants but has been hampered by injury following his outstanding 2005 season.