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Farewell James Harmes

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2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Harmes issues were the exact reason the club also moved him on. Some of his off field antics and activities were getting out of control.

Source: Current Melbourne player

He wasn’t alone part of the culture issues and our drop off after 2023 & why number 5 wanted out!

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    3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Harmes issues were the exact reason the club also moved him on. Some of his off field antics and activities were getting out of control.

    And people wonder why there was no Melbourne dynasty.

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    2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Lochie Hunter was another tool

    Another one who was sacked / retired. Shocking decision to bring him to the club.

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    Harmsy was another Jason Taylor Gem - pick 2 in the Rookie Draft.

    I was never confident when he had the ball in hand that it would hit a target, but, like many of our midfielders, he had the capacity to lace out kicks, but more often it was long and indirect, which under Goodwin was okay.

    Taylor always talks about character when considering his draft choices, but he also loves competitiveness. Those two traits don't always go hand in hand.

    For me - his kick to Fritsch in the GF after bursting from the contest was his highest point (cough...on field).

    I remember seeing him on stage in Perth the day after the GF - he was still up from the night before and seemed to be in his comfort zone. Seems as though he liked it too much in that zone.

    As others have noted in relation to the Eagles, but also the Pies (rat pack), success can turn a loose culture into an unstoppable malignent force within the club.

    A bit like May - its disappointing he's gone out on a low - but he bled for the team and was a major factor in our premiership. I hope he too finds what he is looking for and am grateful for his service to the Dees.

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    3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    He would have received a payout of his remaining contract which finished up at the end of the year.

    Even for a third strike?

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    1 hour ago, ANG13 said:

    Another one who was sacked / retired. Shocking decision to bring him to the club.

    Absolute garbage. Game was going past wingers like him and we had no idea. Behind the 8 ball as usual

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    8 hours ago, ANG13 said:

    Another one who was sacked / retired. Shocking decision to bring him to the club.

    Especially when our leaders were consulted and against the decision but still went ahead of it.

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    35 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Especially when our leaders were consulted and against the decision but still went ahead of it.

    My MLB team the Seattle Mariners have a strict policy of only trading in players from other clubs with exceptional character. I think it’s a great policy.

    I’m surprised we went anywhere near him after his car incident during early COVID.

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    5 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    My MLB team the Seattle Mariners have a strict policy of only trading in players from other clubs with exceptional character. I think it’s a great policy.

    I’m surprised we went anywhere near him after his car incident during early COVID.

    They have been in the league for 49 years for 6 playoffs and no pennants

    Doesn't seem like a winning formula....

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    36 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

    They have been in the league for 49 years for 6 playoffs and no pennants

    Doesn't seem like a winning formula....

    A) i agree that they’ve been a shambles.

    B) the no DH policy is a recent thing.

    C) they almost made the World Series last year and are 3rd favourites to win tho entire thing this year.

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    15 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    A) i agree that they’ve been a shambles.

    B) the no DH policy is a recent thing.

    C) they almost made the World Series last year and are 3rd favourites to win tho entire thing this year.

    who is Australia sending to this comp?

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    7 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    My MLB team the Seattle Mariners have a strict policy of only trading in players from other clubs with exceptional character. I think it’s a great policy.

    I’m surprised we went anywhere near him after his car incident during early COVID.

    Same with the Melbourne storm. Craig Bellamy does not tolerate d heads either.

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