Burst onto the scene with the Arbury Tavern as a 20-year-old and quickly established himself as a player of the future with his defensive prowess being a major factor behind his initial success at earlier clubs. Kear has played mainly as a left-sided defender, although can play as a right-sided defender as well. He is very strong in the tackle, good in the air and links well in attack with his best attribute being his versatility across the backline. [photos]