Criticism of his free-taking project, self-doubts and being dropped by Pat Gilroy in 2012 Dean Rock was in a reflective mood as the All-Ireland final looms. By Kevin O'Brien Friday 18 Dec 2020, 4:07 PM Dec 18th 2020, 4:07 PM 6,523 Views 14 Comments Dean Rock prepares to take a free against Cavan. Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO THE YEAR HE turned 30 hasn’t worked out so badly for Dean Rock. A free run with Ballymun Kickhams during the summer led to Brendan Hackett’s side reigning supreme in Dublin for the first time since 2012. Shortly after that he sealed his place as the county’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing legendary figure Jimmy Keaveney in a league game against Meath to cement his legacy as one of their greatest ever forwards.