Dean Rice (born 17 March 1968) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and St Kilda in the VFL/AFL.
Rice played in the 1985 Benalla & District Football League premiership with Longwood, who were coached by Dean's brother, Tony.
Rice started his career in 1987 at St Kilda after being recruited from Salesian College via Longwood.
[1] Despite playing in the wing at St Kilda he found himself being pushed up forward.
It was as a half forward that he helped Carlton to win the 1995 Grand Final, kicking one goal and getting 10 disposals.