Player Spotlight: Harry Rowston

Harry Rowston from the Griffith Swans has been one of the Allies’ best in the first two matches of the NAB AFL National Championships.

In the first game against South Australia, he collected 24 disposals, booted three goals and clunked eight marks. If that doesn’t command attention from elite selectors than we don’t know what will.

 

The GIANTS Academy player was recently featured on gwsgiants.com.au. Have a read below and find out about one of our draft prospects.

 

 

Name: Harry Rowston 

Age: 18

Hometown: Griffith

Local Club: Griffith Swans

Position: Midfielder   

Year you joined the GIANTS Academy: 2016

Favourite GIANTS Player: Tim Taranto  

What do you enjoy the most about being part of the GIANTS Academy? The best things are getting to train and play with all your mates. The culture around the group is just awesome, the coaches do anything for you and are just really good people.

What do you pride yourself on as a player? I pride myself on winning contested ball and being able to bring my team mates into the game. I also strive to be the best team mate I can be and help the team win.

What GIANTS Academy Head Coach Cameron Bernasconi says: “Harry has been in super form playing for the U19s Male Academy the past month in the Northern Academy series and NAB league. Harry is a smart inside midfielder who can also roll forward to hit the scoreboard. Harry comes from the Riverina region but boarding in Melbourne at Assumption College. Harry is not only a quality player but also a quality person who is putting his best foot forward for Allies selection this year.”

What Riverina Head Coach Tim Sullivan says: “Harry has gone from strength to strength during his time in the GIANTS Academy and hasn’t put a foot wrong in 2022. He is a strong inside midfielder who has put together a solid month of NAB League footy. It’s great to see the hard work paying off for him. Let’s hope it continues because the sky’s the limit for him.”