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  On 31/03/2025 at 04:33, Lucifers Hero said:

Methinks amidst all our angst about losses, Harvey's first game performance has gone under the radar.

  • 26 disposals ( 3rd team best) @ 77% DE

  • 15 contested possessions (team best)

  • 6 clearances (team best)

  • 5 inside 50 (team best)

  • 365 mt gained (5th team best)

  • 10 score involvements (equal team best)

  • 1 goal

All in just 66% game time. Imagine the damage he will inflict when he plays a full game.

We just experienced our future and it will be worth going to games to watch him play.

So just want to draw attention to his stunning debut.

Great pick up Luci

Definitely a great first up and glimpse of the future a wonderful foil for all my negative thoughts

 
  On 31/03/2025 at 04:36, Mouseymoo said:

It's just a shame he gets to celebrate it with a bunch of leaders with no spirit

Maybe, but lets make this thread about acknowledging Harvey as there plenty of threads to express disappointment with others.

Well posted @Lucifers Hero

Was happy with his performance, almost had 2 goals.

Most contested possessions and clearances for us from a second gamer in hist first start is quite a stat.

90% kicking efficiency a nice change for our mids as well.

Will need to adjust to the tempo/speed/awareness of AFL footy, was caught holding the ball a few times .

Would like him to get a few more tackles as well.

 

Now lets hope we can make sure he sticks around...I take comfort in our kids, we've got some good ones, Harvey one of my fav draft picks for any team for ages I reckon!

Very excited about Harvey. Has a bit of Ernie Els 'The Big Easy' about his kicking at goal. Nonchalant.


  On 31/03/2025 at 05:00, The Taciturn Demon said:

Pictured here gently trying to prise himself away from a naughty eight year old who ran onto the field after his first goal.

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Reckon it's an Aus Kicker!!

After his great preseason the coaches decision to hand him the sub vest in rd1, and drop him for Rd 2 while giving XL a start on minimal preseason just boggles my mind.

XL has been great, HL should've played full games in Rd1 and 2....

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  On 31/03/2025 at 05:07, Sideshow Bob said:

After his great preseason the coaches decision to hand him the sub vest in rd1, and drop him for Rd 2 while giving XL a start on minimal preseason just boggles my mind.

XL has been great, HL should've played full games in Rd1 and 2....

Agree

Amateur hour

He's a ripper. I was on his bandwagon all last year and stoked he slid to us. He's going to be an elite midfielder and he showed why on the weekend. He's got a long way to being a finished product obviously, especially his defensive efforts with weak tackling attempts, but he's got an innate ability to find the ball, make decisions under physical pressure, and hit targets by foot. Love that he hits the scoreboard too. He's the key cog to build our future midfield around, with Windsor being the perfect partner in crime for the outside pace and stoppage exit.

That was Langford's first full game on the weekend and I reckon it's the best "debut" game since Clarry burst onto the scene against GWS approx 10 years ago. Hopefully we can lock Langford away long term and build around him.


  On 31/03/2025 at 05:50, Lord Travis said:

He's a ripper. I was on his bandwagon all last year and stoked he slid to us. He's going to be an elite midfielder and he showed why on the weekend. He's got a long way to being a finished product obviously, especially his defensive efforts with weak tackling attempts, but he's got an innate ability to find the ball, make decisions under physical pressure, and hit targets by foot. Love that he hits the scoreboard too. He's the key cog to build our future midfield around, with Windsor being the perfect partner in crime for the outside pace and stoppage exit.

That was Langford's first full game on the weekend and I reckon it's the best "debut" game since Clarry burst onto the scene against GWS approx 10 years ago. Hopefully we can lock Langford away long term and build around him.

It's refreshing to have a mid that can lower the eyes and hit targets while under pressure exiting stoppages.

Just scratching the surface with his potential as he's incredibly good overhead as well.

Langford, Lindsay, Windsor and Tholstrup is a damn good starting point for a midfield rebuild.

Just got the rising star nomination for the week

Well done son.

Edited by BDA

Missed out on coaches votes but has a much deserved Rising Star Nomination.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻


  On 31/03/2025 at 04:33, Lucifers Hero said:

Methinks amidst all our angst about losses, Harvey's first game performance has gone under the radar.

  • 26 disposals ( 3rd team best) @ 77% DE

  • 15 contested possessions (team best)

  • 6 clearances (team best)

  • 5 inside 50 (team best)

  • 365 mt gained (5th team best)

  • 10 score involvements (equal team best)

  • 1 goal

All in just 66% game time. Imagine the damage he will inflict when he plays a full game.

We just experienced our future and it will be worth going to games to watch him play.

So just want to draw attention to his stunning debut.

It didn't go under my radar mate 😆

But completely agree, a Judd-like debut.

What I love about Langford is his ball use. Sam Mitchell wasn't quick either, but he was tough, he'd win contest and use it well. Langford's ground game might not be as good as Mitchell, but he will be an aerial threat in time.

He even played from the goal square at at least one centre bounce.

Judd and Mitchell. No pressure, Harvs.

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  On 31/03/2025 at 05:50, Lord Travis said:

He's a ripper. I was on his bandwagon all last year and stoked he slid to us. He's going to be an elite midfielder and he showed why on the weekend. He's got a long way to being a finished product obviously, especially his defensive efforts with weak tackling attempts, but he's got an innate ability to find the ball, make decisions under physical pressure, and hit targets by foot. Love that he hits the scoreboard too. He's the key cog to build our future midfield around, with Windsor being the perfect partner in crime for the outside pace and stoppage exit.

A midfield of Langford, Lindsay and Windsor is salivating. Lindsay's tackling is insane.

  On 31/03/2025 at 05:50, Lord Travis said:

That was Langford's first full game on the weekend and I reckon it's the best "debut" game since Clarry burst onto the scene against GWS approx 10 years ago. Hopefully we can lock Langford away long term and build around him.

A bloke by the name of Lindsay had a pretty b loody good debut too a few weeks ago.

Stoked for Harvey! Hopefully this means we see him as a regular now.

Actually surprised he picked up the nom. I feel that the judges typically favour picking nominees following a win instead of a loss.

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