Harry Himmelberg Explained

Harry Himmelberg
Fullname:Harrison George Himmelberg
Birth Date:8 May 1996
Birth Place:Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Originalteam:Mangoplah-CUE(RFNL)/Canberra Football Club(NEAFL)
Draftpick:No. 16, 2015 national draft
Debutdate:Round 17, 2016
Debutstadium:The Gabba
Height:195 cm
Weight:94 kg
Position:Key Forward, Key Defender
Guernsey:27
Years1:2016 -
Games Goals1:152 (161)
Statsend:2023
Careerhighlights:

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).

Early life

Himmelberg was born in Wagga Wagga in the Riverina[1] and spent one year of his childhood living in New York City where his American father was working.[2]

Upon returning to Wagga, he participated in the Auskick program at Mangoplah Cookardinia United Eastlakes Football & Netball Club in Mangoplah[3] and began playing his junior football at the club in the Riverina Football League.

Himmelberg 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.[4]

He was educated at Wagga Wagga's Mater Dei Primary and Mater Dei Catholic College.[5]

His younger brother Elliott also plays professional football for the Adelaide Crows.[6]

AFL career

Himmelberg made his AFL debut in the seventy-nine point win against the in round 17, 2016 at the Gabba.[7]

In 2023, Himmelberg received two nominations for Mark of the Year, winning the award for his mark against at Giants Stadium in round one.[8]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.news-mail.com.au/news/harry-in-the-company-of-aussie-rules-legends/3224371/ Harry in the company of Aussie rules legends
  2. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/teams/gws/greater-western-sydney-youngster-harry-himmelberg-faces-a-big-test-against-st-kilda/news-story/cbe7a459f723b3aff628f2d58fdfd1b2 Greater Western Sydney youngster Harry Himmelberg faces a big test against St Kilda
  3. AFL Record. Round 3, 2022. pg 59
  4. News: Eastlake's Harrison Himmelberg taken pick No. 16 in AFL draft to GWS Giants. Dutton. Chris. 24 November 2015. The Age. Fairfax Media. 18 July 2016.
  5. Web site: GWS Giants' star thanks Sydney Catholic Schools. 23 May 2018.
  6. News: Himmelberg's family ties. Wallace. Myles. 2016-11-28. afc.com.au. 2018-09-02.
  7. News: AFL: Harrison Himmelberg will debut for GWS Giants against the Brisbane Lions. Hall. James. 14 July 2016. The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. 18 July 2016.
  8. Web site: Giants flyer, young Lion win Mark and Goal of the Year. AFL.com.au. Nathan. Schmook. 25 September 2023. 25 September 2023.