Coach Simon Goodwin abandoned the experiment of using Harmes as a defender and the move onto the ball and up forward saw a reinvigorated Harmes in 2021.

Date of Birth: 5 October, 1995

Height: 185cm

Weight: 82kg

Games MFC 2021: 18

Career Total: 122

Goals MFC 2021: 7

Career Total: 65

Games CDFC 2021: 1

Goals CDFC 2021: 2

Premiership Player

Heart and soul type player. The reports of him trying to sub himself off so James Jordon could play some GF minutes shows his selflessness.

Will be an important cog in our push for more flags.

That Gather (watch it closely) and Kick in the 3rd Quarter is a thing of sheer beauty, pinpoint accuracy 

Well done James. 

27 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

That Gather (watch it closely) and Kick in the 3rd Quarter is a thing of sheer beauty, pinpoint accuracy 

Well done James. 

 

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

That’s the one. Split second ball control under full pressure. fingertips

superb work Harmesy

Edited October 12, 20213 yr by Sir Why You Little

Good players play best in pressure situations when the team needs them most Harmes and Brayshaw are examples of players desperate to do the teams things in the 'teams hour of need'.

In the 3rd quarter the lesser lights Harmes, Brayshaw, TMac and Sparrow stood up and showed their metal and did things which helped us to victory.

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

Bailey Smith fumbles and Harmesy makes him pay. ❤️💙

18 minutes ago, durango said:

In the 3rd quarter the lesser lights Harmes, Brayshaw, TMac and Sparrow stood up and showed their metal and did things which helped us to victory.

Just letting you know the word you’re looking for is mettle. Not being pedantic, it’s just that I know @Demonstonewill spot this and probs post a corny reply like “I didn’t know they were cyborgs.” 😁

Edited October 12, 20213 yr by WalkingCivilWar

Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

Just letting you know the word you’re looking for is mettle. Not being pedantic, it’s just that I know @Demonstonewill spot this and probs post a corny reply like “I didn’t know they were cyborgs.” 😁

I deliberately used that word metal not mettle because I believe you need heat to make steel and when the heat is on they come to the fore.

One of the most improved players in the competition and one of the best value pickups drafted.

Love Harmseys energy, toughness, team spirit, work Ethic and dare I say it skill set. James has worked his butte off to become a better more skilled footballer and is an integral part of this great team of ours.💕❤️💙

Edited October 12, 20213 yr by DeeZone
Changed Eric to ethic. Lol!!

2 hours ago, durango said:

I deliberately used that word metal not mettle because I believe you need heat to make steel and when the heat is on they come to the fore.

Assay he was a steel as a Rookie and is such an ironman he will forge a rolled gold career.

Five puns for the price of one!  Best value in the shop today!

4 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Just 'one of' the biggest plays in Harmesy career?

Try the biggest play in his career and the turning point in 57 years of the history of the MFC.

Unless he turns another grand final off his own boot, this will end up being the most played clip of Harmesy's highlight real.  Probably not the most spectacular or absouute best of his work, but the most significant by a long way.

Love Harmesy.

I'm not sure he'll ever be in quite the same stratosphere are Trac or Clarry, but who are and I think Harmesy still has a a great place in the side as a half forward who can rotate onto the ball, provide great physicality, burst through and away from packs, kick handy goals (that one early against Geelong in the PF made something out of nothing amd help build momentum) jump on people's heads in occasions as well.

His kicking is sometimes questioned, but as he showed when it counted, he is quite capable of executing damaging laces out passes deep into our forward line or kicking it through the big ones.

James Harmes is a ripper! A Demons supporter playing for the Demons and winning a Premiership for the Demons! Gotta love it!

He has fancy footwork both on and off the field too! Here is James Harmes celebrating the 2021 AFL Premiership doing the Melbourne shuffle with team mates. This video brought a massive smile to my face! On ya Harmesy! 😁

 

 

I know we all love the bloke: hard as steel, salt of the earth, etc... But I reckon he is a lot more skilful than people think. Due to his place in the team he is not required to get huge disposal numbers, but his in close work, his kicking away from congestion, his marking and goal kicking are all parts of his impressive arsenal.

And who couldn't love a bloke with a huge gob, nicknamed "Chompers". 

Tagged liber first time successfully too

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/949742/harmes-the-tagger-returns-to-his-best

There's something extra special about a childhood fan making it to the big time and the ultimate success for the same club. Especially a former rookie with ostensibly no high-level connections to the club or industry. It's the stuff of dreams really.

First player to touch the ball in the run to the cup. Amazing split second gather at pace from the Smith fumble, and kicks it down Fritsch’s throat. That play will be burned in my memory forever. I’ll be in a nursing home one day not able to remember where I am or what I had for breakfast, but I’ll remember James Harmes charging towards the 50.

Brilliant.

The 2021 Harmesy bought 100% into the the selfless role player that has become our team mantra. 

Not only that, but I reckon he bought 100% into the Choco Williams school of effective disposal along the way.  Someone will probably pull out stats to prove me wrong, but I suspect that his 'clanger count' in 2021, was well down on previous years. 

But most importantly, wasn't it brilliant to share his utter joy on Grand Final day, as he lived out his childhood dream in red and blue!

Not exactly sure which game it was, possibly Essendon, but I had a crack at Harmesy about trying to take on tacklers and ignoring first options. These though dropped out of his game as the year went on, and his back half of the season and finals were great. Love his passion and obvious enjoyment playing footy for Melbourne. 

Interrupted season but effective. Bought into a role that sees little midfield time - great for him, he has a flag for it.

The thing Harmes does really well for Melbourne, and has for years (even back to our 2018 run to finals) is when we're on offensively, he's involved in those long handball chains down the wing that invariably lead to getting the overlap and goal.