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Something I've always wondered. Players when drafted more often than not grew up barracking for another team. Harvey was a Richmond supporter I believe (as was Max). When his name was called was there a nanosecond of disappointment that that he wasn't going to play in the yellow and black and if so at what point did he flick the switch and become a fully invested Demon? Was it that night, his first day at the club or perhaps when he slotted the winner against Freo? Also, how did it feel lining up against the Tigers recently?

Thx in advance for asking.

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Great get! Would love to hear from him about so many things, he’s fast becoming a favourite.

Who does he gravitate to at the club for his down time and for what kind of activities?

(Is he more likely to play fifa with clarry, play golf with May or go bouldering with Langdon?)

Where does he see himself making his greatest impact positionally?

Has he picked up and incorporated any unusual/unexpected activities from teammates that have accelerated his progression?

 

Please ask Harvey what character qualities he values most, who he models his game on, and what he wants to achieve in the game.

I'd love to know what his favourite role/position he has had to play in the team this year, where he sees himself playing for the majority of the rest of the year, and where he thinks he'll play for the majority of his career.

Also, does is he happy to stay in #19 for his entire career?

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if he was to click his fingers and improve one area of his footy craft, what would he choose?

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what lessons does he learn from other players and the way they adapt to being an afl level players?

what is it like to go from the powerhouse big bodied underage performer to a baby when it comes to physical make-up in the afl?

how has his life changed as a professional footballer?

 

I’m interested to know at what age are players starting to prepare for afl in terms of their fitness plans and how do underage training compare to AFL Level training.


Ask him to stay a Demon for his entire career.

Along the same lines as Rab D, could you please ask him what his impressions were when he trained with us before being drafted and who was most influential, and has anything chsnged since drafted and who is most important to his development and fitting in?

Had he played on the wing prior to being drafted? He seems very much at home there. Does he see himself as an inside mid eventually as his skills point to a player who can play inside and outside. Loving his development, now get us into the finals.


So many great questions, as one of those supporters who was greatly relieved and surprised that Harvey was still there at pick 6 I will enjoy this interview immensely, thanks Andy and all posters.

How has the adjustment from U18s to the AFL been? How much prep was provided to help with the adjustment, not just for training, but match reviews, media (and social media), behavior etc? Is being an AFL player enjoyable, or a bit much?

Thanks Andy. It's wonderful when you do these interviews on club and player personnel.

Here's some questions:

  • Harvey, you seem so much bigger than your parents. Are you a family outlier or are there bison-like bodies in the family tree?

  • Our family had the great pleasure of hosting a number of MFC draftees before the Brayshaw's took over. We could see why host families are required in the first year. Going from high school to a full-on AFL environment was incredibly taxing emotionally, mentally and physically. At home, all our boys were walking zombies the first 6 to 9 months as they basically just trained, played, ate enormous amounts and slept and nothing else. Has the transition to an AFL environment improved or is it still footy, eating and sleeping to this stage of your career?

  • Are you with your family, a senior player or a host family

  • I was surprised our draftees were really tight with their own recruiting class and, to a lesser extent, with the recruiting class one or two years older. It seems the older players have families and have developed interests outside of footy, perhaps not enabling a strong social bond with the newbies. So there was not the same tight social mentorship and connection. Is this still the case?

Harvey, I love everything you're bringing to the Melbourne footy club. You're a brilliant addition. Sports science is such that by time you finish, you could be playing into your 40's. Be the first to 400 games for the mighty Dees!


Not sure if it been asked above in some form:

How did the exception and commitment change from state league to the AFL in his training and preparation. (Aside now being a full-time footballer).

 

Thanks Andy great interview loved the way you got Harvey involved great questions and the fact that he listened and then answered with a bit of detail. Sounds like a really well grounded young man, there’s a lot to like about Harvey “The Bison” Langford.👍😁


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