Originally a mobile tall forward and a member of the GIANTS Academy, Harry Himmelberg was a regular top-up player for the GIANTS’ NEAFL side in his draft year before being taken as a first-round selection by the club in the 2015 AFL Draft. He was originally utilised as a forward, most notably kicking four goals in a preliminary final in 2017. Despite sitting as the GIANTS’ third all-time leading goalkicker, with 161 majors, Himmelberg has since established himself as a star down back after being moved to defence in the middle of the 2022 season. With a great ability to read the play, as well being a very capable one-on-one defender, the young swingman has cemented himself as an integral part of the GIANTS’ backline. Becoming known for his high-flying antics, Himmelberg won the 2023 AFL Mark of the Year for a monster grab against Adelaide in round one of the season. Himmelberg will remain a GIANT until at least the end of the 2029 season after turning his back on free agency to sign a huge six-year deal in the middle of the 2023 campaign.
