Trent Dennis-Lane (born 30 August 1988) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans and St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Trent Dennis-Lane
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-08-30) 30 August 1988 (age 36)
Original team(s) Subiaco (WAFL)
Draft 55th overall, 2009
Sydney Swans
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2010–2012 Sydney 19 (30)
2013–2014 St Kilda 10 (9)
Total 29 (39)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2014.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Playing career

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2010-12: Career with Sydney

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Dennis-Lane was drafted to Sydney with the 55th selection in the 2009 AFL Draft.[2] He had previously been playing with Subiaco Football Club in the West Australian Football League and trained with Fremantle in the leadup to the draft.[3]

Dennis-Lane was a quality medium forward who could play as both a crumbing small forward and in a lead-up role. Quick and evasive with great goal sense. In 2009, he kicked 66 goals in WAFL[2] including four in the grand final.[4]

Dennis-Lane, often referred to as TDL by Swans' fans, made his debut against Richmond at the MCG, kicking one goal. Having returned to the side after being dropped, Dennis-Lane showed some very impressive form towards the end of that year. He kicked 4 goals against the Western Bulldogs at the SCG and then another 4 goals against Carlton in the Elimination Final at ANZ Stadium. His chase and tackle on Dennis Armfield in the final quarter in the lead up to his 4th goal was one of the highlights of the year and sealed victory for the Swans. [citation needed]

2013-14: Career with St Kilda

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On 26 October 2012, Dennis-Lane was traded to St Kilda. Now plays for the Sandringham Zebras and is sponsored by Two Locals in Black Rock.

Personal life

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Dennis-Lane is of Burmese descent, with his father moving to Australia at age 13.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Trent Dennis-Lane Player Profile bio - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club". Archived from the original on 5 September 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b c Dennis-Lane's tale is one for the true believers
  3. ^ Freo fires opening salvo in recruiting tug-of-war
  4. ^ South Fremantle defeats Subiaco in 2009 WAFL Grand Final
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