Calsher Dear

Calsher Dear (born 4 August 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early career The youngest of four siblings, Dear played with the Beaumaris Football Club as a junior. 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. Dear attended St Bede's College, which competes in the ACC.

AFL career He was drafted by with pick 56 in the 2023 AFL draft. He made his debut against at the Marvel Stadium in round 8 of the 2024 AFL season.

Family Calsher is the son of Paul Dear, Norm Smith Medallist and 1991 Hawthorn premiership player. His eldest brother, Harry, was drafted by 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.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

31 !! 39 !! 25 !! 132 !! 98 !! 230 !! 85 !! 71 !! 1.3 !! 0.8 !! 4.3 !! 3.2 !! 7.4 !! 2.7 !! 2.3 !! 0

Honours and achievements Team McClelland Trophy : 2024

Individual AFL Rising Star nominee: 2024