Dean began playing rugby league at the age of four with the Matraville Tigers. His biggest achievement so far has been making his NRL debut with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, before later playing for the Parramatta Eels.
Dean’s playing style can be described as cool, calm, and collected. His pre-match meal is spaghetti bolognese, while his favourite cheat meal is pizza. His favourite music artist is the Foo Fighters. His message to the fans for 2026 is, “Let’s go, London.”