Player Watch Harry Perryman

[Palmer Stoat]

That goal on his left on the run from 50 was classy. He's unobtrusively good.

 

[well left]

How good is it having a guy who simply doesn't make mistakes.

He's obscenely clean. Every time the ball goes near him, you just feel so safe knowing that he's gonna compete hard, choose the right option, and execute.

He's the definition of reliability, and everything he does is just so god damn correct. He even makes a left footed finish from 50 on the run look routine.

Fly would love him to bits - he just plays the system, nothing flashy, but always effective. Every. Single. Time.

It’s interesting. Media will talk about him being overpaid etc and then that you have to pay an extra $100-150K to get a FA out of a club.

I wonder if we scouted Perryman and decided that his ability to play whatever role is needed at a high level and to be that system player that can play multiple roles is absolutely worth the additional salary as it will deliver us wins.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

I wonder if we scouted Perryman and decided that his ability to play whatever role is needed at a high level and to be that system player that can play multiple roles is absolutely worth the additional salary as it will deliver us wins.

I remember him being a pain in the ass during the 2023 prelim. Just kept popping up in the backline in the 4th quarter when we were pressing.

 

[Kirby]

He’s a ripper

 

[Dtennent94]

Pez is underpaid.

 

[901023]

It’s interesting. Media will talk about him being overpaid etc and then that you have to pay an extra $100-150K to get a FA out of a club.

I wonder if we scouted Perryman and decided that his ability to play whatever role is needed at a high level and to be that system player that can play multiple roles is absolutely worth the additional salary as it will deliver us wins.

He's just solid and perfoms any role - defense, midfield and forward - asked of him to a high level. Honest as the day is long in his effort and extremely sound decision making and skill execution.

 

[Robroy22]

If Crispy has always been "steak knives" then Pez just has to be WEC

(Worth Every Cent)

 

[nahnah]

He could be in 15th spot for Port and Houston could be in 17th with North… crazy what the media will do to make pies not seem the super obvious choice during trade week

 

[sr36]

If Crispy has always been "steak knives" then Pez just has to be WEC

(Worth Every Cent)

Obviously not as good, but he reminds me of the latter part of Jimmy Bartel's career. Just a really strong smart player who does everything well - like he's straight from a coaching manual of what to do in every situation.

 

[Dtennent94]

Obviously not as good, but he reminds me of the latter part of Jimmy Bartel's career. Just a really strong smart player who does everything well - like he's straight from a coaching manual of what to do in every situation.

Good comparison. Trying to think of some other ones myself… Boak, Cotchin, Dal Santo, Corey, Power, Burns, Pendles? I think Bartel might be the most apt, though.

Pez seems to do all he does without any real physical advantages. He’s just average or slightly above in most aspects, but his decision-making, composure and toughness are close to elite. Combined with having no real weaknesses, that makes for a very effective and reliable player!

 

[gouki88]

Obviously not as good, but he reminds me of the latter part of Jimmy Bartel's career. Just a really strong smart player who does everything well - like he's straight from a coaching manual of what to do in every situation.

Just a ripping footballer. No fuss, strong, skilled, good size, smart. Love him

 

[gouki88]

Good comparison. Trying to think of some other ones myself… Boak, Cotchin, Dal Santo, Corey, Power, Burns, Pendles? I think Bartel might be the most apt, though.

Pez seems to do all he does without any real physical advantages. He’s just average or slightly above in most aspects, but his decision-making, composure and toughness are close to elite. Combined with having no real weaknesses, that makes for a very effective and reliable player!

Similarly to Bartel insofar as not being nearly as good, but he reminds me a bit of Luke Hodge (maybe it's the #12).

 

[mocamagic]

Luke Hodge didn't wear number 12

 

[gouki88]

Luke Hodge didn't wear number 12

Probably should have spelt out my stupid thought process, being 12 looks like 15 at a glance on field.

 

[nahnah]

A lot of Luke Ball flashbacks with him running around in number 12

 

[granniewolf]

Love Pez, so glad to have him. He looks happy to be with us

 

[VinnieB]

Underrated.

 

[Jen2310]

“I love playing down back to be honest,” he said.

“Everyone thinks I came here to play midfield, but I like playing down back just as much.
“I’m filling in the holes and think I’ve got that sort of flexibility in my game. ‘Fly’ (McRae) is happy to play me wherever so long as we’re getting the wins.”

Latest on Kozzy’s future as manager holds Melbourne meetings; Pies recruit reflects on move — In and Under

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[JuniorB]

“I love playing down back to be honest,” he said.

“Everyone thinks I came here to play midfield, but I like playing down back just as much.
“I’m filling in the holes and think I’ve got that sort of flexibility in my game. ‘Fly’ (McRae) is happy to play me wherever so long as we’re getting the wins.”

Latest on Kozzy’s future as manager holds Melbourne meetings; Pies recruit reflects on move — In and Under

Key meetings as Dees gun weighs up footy future; new Pie’s big call — In and Under

www.foxsports.com.au

Love Pez!
He's the ultimate, no fuss, plug and play, get it done footballer.

 

[Vankri]

“I love playing down back to be honest,” he said.

“Everyone thinks I came here to play midfield, but I like playing down back just as much.
“I’m filling in the holes and think I’ve got that sort of flexibility in my game. ‘Fly’ (McRae) is happy to play me wherever so long as we’re getting the wins.”

Latest on Kozzy’s future as manager holds Melbourne meetings; Pies recruit reflects on move — In and Under

Key meetings as Dees gun weighs up footy future; new Pie’s big call — In and Under

www.foxsports.com.au

Hmm. Has Bruzzy signed yet. Might be more to that contract negotiation and where the club think the list is at line by line than I initially thought.

 

[Jen2310]

Love Pez!
He's the ultimate, no fuss, plug and play, get it done footballer.

Bit of WHE about him. Ultimate role player.

 

[localfootylegend23]

Bit of WHE about him. Ultimate role player.

Good call, slightly classier and stronger in the grunt work, but doesnt have the forward craft and leap like WHE. I reckon both of them are first in the first few on the team sheet when fit, super versatile and coaches dream

 

[BillyElliott]

Bit of WHE about him. Ultimate role player.

Yep agree . I've always thought he was our next Swiss army knife.

 

[Chunky Steak]

Stoked to see all this love for the Pez Dispenser.

I really admired him at the Giants so it's great to see him slot into our team and do what he does best - execute any job he's given to a high level and with minimum faffing about.

Coach's dream.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Good call, slightly classier and stronger in the grunt work, but doesnt have the forward craft and leap like WHE. I reckon both of them are first in the first few on the team sheet when fit, super versatile and coaches dream

Yeah there’s more differences than similarities with WHE and Perryman. Their ability to plug holes is a similarity but Pez not really a forward and WHE not really a clearance player.