Harry Himmelberg

Harrison George Himmelberg (born 8 May 1996) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Harry Himmelberg
Himmelberg playing for Greater Western Sydney in June 2017
Personal information
Full name Harrison George Himmelberg
Date of birth (1996-05-08) 8 May 1996
Place of birth Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Original team(s) Mangoplah-CUE (RFNL)
Draft No. 16, 2015 national draft
Debut Round 17, 2016, Greater Western Sydney
vs. Brisbane Lions, at The Gabba
Height 194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 27
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2016– Greater Western Sydney 73 (86)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 2019.
Career highlights
  • NEAFL Team of the year 2016
  • NEAFL premiership player 2016
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

Himmelberg was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales[1] but spent his infancy in New York City where his American father was working.[2] Upon returning to Wagga, he began playing Australian rules football for Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes in the Riverina Football League but moved to Canberra at 17 years of age to further his development with the GWS Giants developmental academy and the NSW/ACT Rams in the elite TAC Cup under-18 competition. He was drafted by Greater Western Sydney with their third selection and sixteenth overall in the 2015 national draft.[3]

His younger brother Elliott also plays professional football for the Adelaide Crows.[4]

AFL career

Himmelberg made his AFL debut in the seventy-nine point win against the Brisbane Lions in round 17, 2016 at the Gabba.[5]

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References
  1. Harry in the company of Aussie rules legends
  2. Greater Western Sydney youngster Harry Himmelberg faces a big test against St Kilda
  3. Dutton, Chris (24 November 2015). "Eastlake's Harrison Himmelberg taken pick No. 16 in AFL draft to GWS Giants". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  4. Wallace, Myles (28 November 2016). "Himmelberg's family ties". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  5. Hall, James (14 July 2016). "AFL: Harrison Himmelberg will debut for GWS Giants against the Brisbane Lions". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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