2022 Player Reviews: #4 James Harmes

[Demonland 66,242]

The club’s jack-of-all-trades was almost lost to the club when invited to tour the facilities at the Hangar but wiser heads prevailed and the loyal Demon is back on board for a couple more years.

"Harmes was linked to Essendon during the trade period with reports he was weighing up a trade request in pursuit of more midfield time, but he has remained a Demon and still has another two years to run on his deal at the club. Harmes played 21 games this year, including both finals." - Herald Sun

Date of Birth: 5 October 1995
Height: 186cm
Weight: 85kg
 
Games MFC 2022: 143
Career Total:  21
 
Goals MFC 2022: 12
Career Total: 77
 
Games CDFC 2022: 3
Goals CDFC 2022: 0

Brownlow Medal: 2 votes

[WalkingCivilWar 33,098]

MY NEW FAVOURITE PLAYER!

Was always a very close second anyways. And I’ve heard some stuff about him of late that’d make you wanna adopt the boy. 😁

I’m actually off to the Demon Shop later today to buy a guernsey with #4 on the back. Ima keep my #29 one though coz Eden Zanker. 😍

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 3,997]

48 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

MY NEW FAVOURITE PLAYER!

Was always a very close second anyways. And I’ve heard some stuff about him of late that’d make you wanna adopt the boy. 😁

I’m actually off to the Demon Shop later today to buy a guernsey with #4 on the back. Ima keep my #29 one though coz Eden Zanker. 😍

I hope you tuck it in like Zanks! She's a 🦄 in this regard 😁

Can you share the goss on James? (though I have enough children, thanks)

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,511]

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

The club’s jack-of-all-trades was almost lost to the club when invited to tour the facilities at the Hangar but wiser heads prevailed and the loyal Demon is back on board for a couple more years.

"Harmes was linked to Essendon during the trade period with reports he was weighing up a trade request in pursuit of more midfield time, but he has remained a Demon and still has another two years to run on his deal at the club. Harmes played 21 games this year, including both finals." - Herald Sun

Date of Birth: 5 October 1995
Height: 186cm
Weight: 85kg
 
Games MFC 2022: 143
Career Total: 21
 
Goals MFC 2022: 77
Career Total: 12
 
Games CDFC 2022: 3
Goals CDFC 2022: 0

Brownlow Medal: 2 votes

Minor point, but the career and 2022 totals are back to front.

[WalkingCivilWar 33,098]

2 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

I hope you tuck it in like Zanks! She's a 🦄 in this regard 😁

Can you share the goss on James? (though I have enough children, thanks)

Uhm… tucking a guernsey into shorts or any pants for that matter is a call 000 (fashion) police situation.

There’s a bunch of stories about Harmesy all stemming from his unwavering loyalty to his teammates and his determination to protect them. This applies especially to Fritta since he and James are besties. Fritta calls James his bodyguard. 😁

Also, James does SO much for our Club. If there’s an event and we’re told “some of the players will be attending” this really means, “ Harmesy will be attending and maybe some of the other players.” True story.

[DeeZone 7,901]

Love James Harmes and also hold him in high regard because of his versatility and his team oriented play. His stats were also down on 2021 performance but I feel that was more due to him being played out of his usual role of lockdown, run with player playing through midfield and half forward where he is a good mark and accurate kick for goal. Looking forward to seeing Harmsey given the opportunity to play to his strengths in 2023. Thank goodness he didn’t seek a xfer to Bumbers.!!!!

[JimmyGadson 3,455]

Meh.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 3,997]

30 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

Meh.

Ouch.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,370]

I liked his start to the year where he kicked 6 goals in the first 4 games including important ones against Bulldogs and Essendon. Mids that kick a goal a game are worth their weight in gold.

The rest of the season didn't leave much of an impression on me and I can't even recall what position he mostly played. He'd be disappointed with being dropped from the senior 22 in round 20 leading into the Pies game.

He was apparently listed as our best player in the Brisbane final. Cannot recall him playing well in that game.

 

[WalkingCivilWar 33,098]

1 hour ago, JimmyGadson said:

Meh.

 

1 hour ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Ouch.

In keeping with the monosyllabic posts…

*sigh*

[Demonland 66,242]

22 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Minor point, but the career and 2022 totals are back to front.

You can blame @Whispering_Jack for that one.