Harbrow - Why the love?

[SonofScray]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

He is not a certain starter in my books. However, I'd think he'd play most of the year in the senior line up.

I like his endeavour first and foremost, seems committed to applying pressure and his work rate at the contest is right up there. These qualities really shone through during the finals series IMO.

Decision making can appear, or is poor at times but this is more a function of that "magical" style he seems to try and play, lots of flair and reckless efforts. There is a trade off there somewhere which I am not sure what I'd prefer to see. A hard working mercurial type, or a consistent average player.

In all, I think he has the goods to be a real gem for us.

[The Underdog]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

I know what you mean. I am in no way suggesting Harbrow is a superstar, however how many times did you see Farren run down a player with a beautiful tackle. I saw him try and take the opposition on only to be run down from behind due to his lack of awareness.

I'm not defending Farren or damning Jarrod or even having a go at anyone who thinks Harbrow will be a gun. It's just interesting how a player can go from someone viewed as a potential "player" to being on the outer with supporters. I was as frustrated as anyone with Farren last year (he still owes me an AM/FM radio from the game against NM). I like Harbrow, I think he's done some nice things but probably not enough to justify huge prediction's on his future. I think he'll be a solid footballer but whether he attains a higher level than a Shane Birss, Jordan McMahon or Farren Ray I don't know.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

I like Harbrow, I think he's done some nice things but probably not enough to justify huge prediction's on his future. I think he'll be a solid footballer but whether he attains a higher level than a Shane Birss, Jordan McMahon or Farren Ray I don't know.

I don't think anyone is predicting him to be a superstar, but I think he will be in the team more often than not in the next 5 years. HE may be the 22nd person picked each time, but he will be in the team.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

He'll be better than Birss/Fay - not too sure about McMahon though, he'd have to improve a bit.

I am one of Harbrow's biggest fans and there's no need to reiterate his strengths, but I do agree that his decision making needs to improve. Especially in this pre-season, he's tried to do a little too much, hanging onto the ball too long etc. rather than taking the first option. His disposal is not as bad as what it's made out to be, but because his decision making is far too sporadic, it can be a bit wayward at times.

Still, he's young and brings a lot to this side. If he can continue to improve, then he could become a really good player.

[Desipura]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

He'll be better than Birss/Fay - not too sure about McMahon though, he'd have to improve a bit.

I am one of Harbrow's biggest fans and there's no need to reiterate his strengths, but I do agree that his decision making needs to improve. Especially in this pre-season, he's tried to do a little too much, hanging onto the ball too long etc. rather than taking the first option. His disposal is not as bad as what it's made out to be, but because his decision making is far too sporadic, it can be a bit wayward at times.

Still, he's young and brings a lot to this side. If he can continue to improve, then he could become a really good player.

I wonder if we had a talk marking option in the forward line whether that would improve some players decisions in the midfield?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

What are peoples thoughts on his game today?

From what i seen he played fairly well, came up with some huge plays in the last, when the game was there to be won.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

I found it hard to gauge how he played - I didn't pay too much attention to who he was lined up on? Both Campbell and Thomas seemed to get a bit of it, but to be fair, I thought Harbrow was very good today. His disposal and creativity was impressive. He kept a cool head down back and made some great spoils - a good effort considering he rarely plays in defence.

The spoil on Petrie was first class.

[Stevo]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

What are peoples thoughts on his game today?

From what i seen he played fairly well, came up with some huge plays in the last, when the game was there to be won.

Better than some of his previous games but he is still inconsistent and a scratchy decision maker.

[westdog54]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

What are peoples thoughts on his game today?

From what i seen he played fairly well, came up with some huge plays in the last, when the game was there to be won.

I love his agression and his hardness, will never die wondering. Yes, his decision making left a heck of a lot to be desired, but he sure as hell wasn't alone in that regard today.

[ledge]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

Basically he has balls!

[Griffo]

Re: Harbrow - Why the love?

He's only played 20-odd games, he'll be a hell of a lot better in a couple of years when he's played 50-60 games. The kid just needs time to develop.