Jarrod Harbrow has had a long and storied career in the AFL, but the story has not always been a happy one, particularly late when he struggled with a string of injuries. His role has drifted from half back to wing and back again according to team needs, but the question now is whether he is still in the Gold Coast best 22. He may be getting a game purely on the basis of age profile, as there are a host of younger and better models coming through the ranks who need blooding in the seniors. As a fantasy asset, his value has dwindled to practically nil.
Jarrod Harbrow has had a long and storied career in the AFL, but the story has not always been a happy one, particularly late when he struggled with a string of injuries. His role has drifted from half back to wing and back again according to team needs, but the question now is whether he is still in the Gold Coast best 22. He may be getting a game purely on the basis of age profile, as there are a host of younger and better models coming through the ranks who need blooding in the seniors. As a fantasy asset, his value has dwindled to practically nil.
Harbrow will cost ya
Ex-Bulldog Jarrod Harbrow continued to excel in 2019, leading the Suns defence with authority. The rebounding half back declined in disposal and metres gained, producing 88 less metres per outing. However, the Sun improved his disposal efficiency by 7% and gathered more than 30 touches in three matches. Expect the decline in statistical production to continue as age begins to intervene in the champion's career. Rarely a dominant ball winner throughout his extensive career, Harbrow is an unconvincing fantasy asset. There are more promising prospects than him in 2020, avoid selection.
Harbrow is high brow
A strong argument can be made that Jarrod Harbrow is Gold Coast's best player, if only in the Hot Shots sense of being the best of what's left. The last back pocket you can say that of in the AFL was Gavin Wanganeen and, while Harbrow is not at that level, he has made a more solid contribution to the club than any Sun. On field he had a quieter start to 2018 with six poor scores out of his first eight, but only one below the back baseline after the bye. There is a lot to be said in the draft league format for a player who can be relied upon to hold a form line and maintain a startable scoring floor. Harbrow has a long history of gradually moving in and out of form, such that his pre-bye average can differ significantly to the run home. As long as you are aware of this and keep an eye on the long-term trend, he is worth a late pick after players with more upside are off the board.
Jarrod Harbrow has come back into the Gold Coast side for what could be his farewell game, overlooked for most of the year as Stuart Dew looked for youth. He gets at least one last chance to grace your fantasy team to cap off what has been a very pleasing career for fantasy coaches, starting when he exploded on the scene as a mature-ager all those years ago. Perhaps some of you will pick him up for old times' sake. Why not? He has given us all such sterling service for such a long time.
Harbrow hard to pin down
Jarrod Harbrow's 2010 has been quite inconsistent to say the least. He hasn't dominated games, and his run off half back that was so evident in 2009 has not been as effective and powerful as it was last year.
Reasonably priced in both DT and SC, Harbrow was expected to have his breakout year this year, propelling him into premium contention. His scores haven't reflected this promise, with mediocre DT/SC averages of 82.7 and 82.8. What is most concerning is his DT/SC scoring ratio. Against Hawthorn and Collingwood he hit up two DT tons, yet could only produce 72 and 79 in SC. The trend was reversed against Richmond and Brisbane with 74 and 77 in DT being converted to 104 and 118 in SC.
A frustrating player, Harbrow clearly has prodigious talent, but he is yet to hit that consistency of 2009 that made him quite the buy. I suspect a bit of complacency has crept into his game (and the Dogs too), and it's up to Rocket to change that. Buyer beware.
by xavjustice
Harbrow raises eyebrows
Jarrod Harbrow has never set the Dream Team world on fire but in 2009 he has played with a great deal of confidence since cementing his spot, playing every game since being recalled in round 4.
This new found confidence may be due to his change in position, as Harbrow has played almost exclusively down back in 2009 after spending his first two seasons at the club playing as a small forward.
After finding his feet in defence, Harbrow seems to have taken on a running half back role alongside the likes of Lindsay Gilbee and Ryan Hargrave, seeing him average a very impressive 82 in DT over the past six weeks.
At a price of $280,000 and rising, there are still many players you would take over him at his price but Harbrow is definitely one to keep an eye on in the future.
