Player Watch #7 Harry Cunningham

[Kennedy Parker]

Harry Cunningham

Player Profile
Harry Cunningham is one of the quickest players at the Sydney Swans, is clean by hand and foot and can play in defence, on a wing and in the forward line. The 2012 draftee was in blistering form over the opening seven rounds of the 2019 campaign, before injury limited him to just two games over the remainder of the season, so expect him to be hungry for a comeback 2020 year. Draft history: 2012 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 93; 2012 AFL Draft rookie elevation (Sydney) selection No. 107

Harry Cunningham

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Harry Cunningham

Age

30

Ht

181cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.0

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

6.7

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

287.3

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.9

4star

MG

287.3

4star

D

6.4

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

2.6

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.6

4star

DOB: 06 December 1993
DEBUT: 2012
DRAFT: 2012
RECRUITED FROM: Turvey Park (NSW)/NSW-ACT U18/Wagga (NSW)

Harry Cunningham | AFL

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[The King!]

good depth, and who knows where he is next season form wise

 

[Olian]

Swans have been lucky this year with so few injuries. Unfortunately for Harry he hasn’t been, as injuries have interrupted his season

 

[Ticky009]

Got injured at the 'wrong' time of the year and I think he was troubled by it even when he came back. Seems to be playing freer than what he was so hopefully now all healed.

I really like Harry as a player and his delivery into the front half was very good.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Got injured at the 'wrong' time of the year and I think he was troubled by it even when he came back. Seems to be playing freer than what he was so hopefully now all healed.

I really like Harry as a player and his delivery into the front half was very good.

There was a time when Harry was virtually the only player who could consistently deliver to advantage at 50+ metres. We've improved a lot since then but he's still a darn good kick and a really solid tackler. Reckon the injury and maybe a dose of the evil bug chopped a chunk out of his season. Helluva good player as depth!

 

[BloodySwan]

The disrespect for Cunningham on this board. He's been best 22 for most of his career and has ability to play for, wing or defence. He'll break back into our 22 but unfortunately got injured at the wrong time

 

[Ticky009]

The disrespect for Cunningham on this board. He's been best 22 for most of his career and has ability to play for, wing or defence. He'll break back into our 22 but unfortunately got injured at the wrong time

Agreed. Just got injured at the wrong time and others grabbed their opportunity - which is all it takes sometimes. I'm sure he'll be back.

 

[Slingshot Footy]

The disrespect for Cunningham on this board. He's been best 22 for most of his career and has ability to play for, wing or defence. He'll break back into our 22 but unfortunately got injured at the wrong time

Really happy to have Cunningham as the super sub heading into finals, he can slot in anywhere!

Just hoping that we don't have him at centre half forward hitting it up like Papley though

 

[SwansProudly]

Well done Harry on your work for RedKite

Cunningham named finalist for 2022 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award

Sydney Swans defender Harry Cunningham has today been named as a finalist for the 2022 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Borough Blood]

As much as I rate Campbell, if we go small for the sub, I’d have more confidence in Harry. Thoughts?

 

[Wheresbuddy]

As much as I rate Campbell, if we go small for the sub, I’d have more confidence in Harry. Thoughts?

Did you see Campbell's kick to Papley in the 4Q though? The kid has weapons

 

[Kiama Chris]

As much as I rate Campbell, if we go small for the sub, I’d have more confidence in Harry. Thoughts?

If Reid doesn't get up I'd bring McLean in and have Amartey as sub.
If Reid does get up I'd have McLean as sub.

 

[SwansProudly]

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Guess he wasn't getting any interest from other clubs. He's been a really good player for us and hopefully he can work his way back into the side. But he's in a bit of a strange position, because he was overlooked in 2022, and not so far ahead of the youngsters that he's an immediate selection, but he definitely has the capability of working back into our best 22. But with his age and experience, we'd be expecting exceptional performances from him in game day to stay in favour, otherwise we'll probably be looking to develop our youth. He's in a bit of a precarious position given the age profile of the list, but may become important for us if someone like rampe slows down significantly.

 

[GoodesStuff]

Good depth to retain I reckon

 

[Nuggetz]

Perfect situation for the club imo. He's a great depth player & his experience would be vital for the youngsters in the vfl. We know he has the quality to be in our best 22, so he'll put pressure on others to perform. Great competition for spots which is what we need.

 

[Crust]

In view of his re-signing, can we correct the spelling in the title please?

 

[scaryness]

Why 2?

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Wolfgang West]

Guess he wasn't getting any interest from other clubs. He's been a really good player for us and hopefully he can work his way back into the side. But he's in a bit of a strange position, because he was overlooked in 2022, and not so far ahead of the youngsters that he's an immediate selection, but he definitely has the capability of working back into our best 22. But with his age and experience, we'd be expecting exceptional performances from him in game day to stay in favour, otherwise we'll probably be looking to develop our youth. He's in a bit of a precarious position given the age profile of the list, but may become important for us if someone like rampe slows down significantly.

Please.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Please.

Prior to his recent injury he had really stepped up his game. He was running hard and his disposal was solid iirc. I don't know if the injury hampered him, or if he's been overtaken by the younger guys, i tend to think it was the former, but at the very least he's a solid depth player.

 

[rustycrate]

Why 2?

Why not 2. Only 29 years old.

 

[The King!]

good the VFL team secured a player

 

[scaryness]

Why not 2. Only 29 years old.

Didn't seem like there was much competition for him and I dont know if he is in the top 30 of our club now so it seems more prudent to offer him a 1 year deal so he isnt taking up salary and a list spot for 2024 if he never cements himself again.

Its probably not much money to stress about anyway, I was just suprised when I saw the notification.

 

[rustycrate]

Didn't seem like there was much competition for him and I dont know if he is in the top 30 of our club now so it seems more prudent to offer him a 1 year deal so he isnt taking up salary and a list spot for 2024 if he never cements himself again.

Its probably not much money to stress about anyway, I was just suprised when I saw the notification.

He was best 22 before he got injured. Only Fox superlative form kept him out. Very experienced player.
Can cover a multitude of positions. Not top 30? Who else would you trust as a small defender over him if Fox does not play?

 

[BloodySwan]

He'll be back in the 22 and will be hard to drop when he comes back in. Good resigning, can play all over the ground. In an era of a 5 man bench he's someone you want to bring in