Petty Re-Signs for 2 Years

[Nascent 9,283]

On 22/07/2024 at 01:37, Gawndy the Great said:

Strapping lad. What his athleticism like?

Strapping young lad.

Just wait till he gets older, then we'll have a real talent on our hands.

 

[Demons1858 1,766]

Very happy to sign him on, but has been a real disappointment this season with some of his efforts while understanding he isn't a natural forward. If he only chased others they way he does Zorko

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,325]

20 hours ago, Newport34 said:

Still no formal announcement from the club? 

...and, 20 hours later, ditto.

'Tom Morris; are you telling the truth, or is it a lie?'

[Dee*ceiving 1,690]

Good news, smart to hang on to the talls we have particulary with a few the wrong side of 30. 

Only 24 years old, Harry's played 77 games for the Dees, I'd suggest we've been more pleased than displeased with his performances in those 77 games. 

Definitely battled this year as a forward/ruck off limited preseason and with some injury struggles but I'd suggest his last 4 games has been his best block of form and was possibly our best player vs Fremantle.

Will/would return to the backline if/when feasible. Would need someone else to pick up CHF (maybe Jeffo in time) and probably for TMac to make way. The time will come...  

We shouldn't disregard the selflessness in the role Harry has played this year. Team player!

Edited July 23 by Dee*ceiving

[Deevout 492]

Posted on Instagram by the club and Windsor extended also 🔴🔵

[Adam The God 30,431]

On 22/07/2024 at 10:06, manny100 said:

Life long Dees fan. He will be a Dee. I have no doubt.

Yeah, I'm finding this woe is me MFCSS vis a vis Kalani really tedious. 

He's been around the club for years, is clearly a passionate Melbourne supporter, his father has played over 200+ games for us.

Only a Melbourne supporter would worry he wouldn't commit to us.

[Adam The God 30,431]

17 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

Very much this. I know the majority want him returned to defence but I'm keeping the faith. I reckon he could be a 35+ goal KPF given a decent run with fitness & injury. Folks remember his big game against Richmond but there was more to his season than that. His improvement week on week when he started playing forward last year was impressive. Running & leading patterns, getting to contests, presenting as a target etc. Unfortunately each time he really got going he was struck down with injury.
I'll go to my grave believing we were a fit Harry Petty and / or Jake Melksham away from winning the whole bloody lot in 2023.

I hope we use the rest of this season as a platform for 2025. 

The one thing we've managed (except for 1 week when Petty was out) is to get continuity between JVR, Petty and Turner. Another 5 games together at least this year.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,325]

8 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

...and, 20 hours later, ditto.

'Tom Morris; are you telling the truth, or is it a lie?'

'Yes, Tom Morris was telling the truth; Harrison Petty has signed on for two more years!'

#WILTY

[DeeZone 10,148]

I have been hanging off until it was officially confirmed.✅ Congratulations Harrison Petty and MFC, I am looking forward to seeing Harry continuing to improve fwd/ back role for the Dees. One thing for sure running around in the ruck will certainly improve his and JvR’s fitness levels and if they don’t break down they will become stronger. !!

[Beetle 4,686]

15 hours ago, Nascent said:

Strapping young lad.

Just wait till he gets older, then we'll have a real talent on our hands.

 

One of the best gigs I’ve ever been to in 1997 at the Hifi Bar. Was recorded for the No Sleep Till Bedtime official release. Devin’s a genius. 

[Dr. Gonzo 24,330]

3 hours ago, Beetle said:

One of the best gigs I’ve ever been to in 1997 at the Hifi Bar. Was recorded for the No Sleep Till Bedtime official release. Devin’s a genius. 

I also saw them at the HiFi bar but must have been circa 2002-04ish I reckon. Awesome gig but my ears were ringing for days afterwards

Edited July 23 by Dr. Gonzo