Carlton legend Peter Dean told his son Harry to leave his hospital bedside to play in a practice match this week, as the dual premiership winner recovers from an alleged assault that took place on Monday night. It is understood that Dean has undergone facial surgery and was in a stable condition on Wednesday night. It is understood that the 18-year-old defender had rushed from Melbourne to be by his dad’s bedside in hospital. Blues CEO Graham Wright said on Wednesday evening: ‘Peter told Harry to get back down here and play in the practice match. Speaking to AFL journalist Riley Beveridge last October, Harry explained that it was his dad who inspired him to play footy.

Source: Daily Mail February 12, 2026 13:56 UTC