Universal Love Harry Taylor calls time on his career

[Nickoo]

Does what is best for the club, with minimal fuss, from first game to last. Will never be another personality like him - so intelligent, yet so humble, yet so off-centre in his humour.

Gonna miss ya H, but I daresay there'll be a coaching position/development/training
etc. at the club, waiting for ya if you want it.

All the best H, you will always be a great champion of our club

Is there a Physiotherapy vacancy part-time? Surely he could do part private practice and partime at club.


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[Seeds]

One of those players who got the most out of his talent

great player.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Thanks for your service Taylor.

 

[catman2006]

Love Harry came at a time when Egan went down and took up the role superbly will be known one of the greatest half backs at the cattery

 

[BIG_BONTS]

This is my first ever post on a non doggies page. Apologies for the intrusion.

Just wanted to say that Harry has given me nightmares for many years with his incredible intercept marking and general defensive hardness.

If he and Dale Morris played in the same backline games would end 0-0.

Wishing the big man all the best. One of the great defenders of all time.

 

[My Tilly]

Compare the quality of player Taylor had to compete against with today's forward . . . Riewoldt, Brown, Pavlich, Hall, etc. It's any wonder he successfully held his own right until the end of his career.
Must feel incredibly fulfilled as a person to leave such a long lasting legacy on the community of Geelong, and for the club itself.

Be very interesting to see where he ranks in the updated team of the century. Scarlett and Ablett are locks. Enright and Taylor have been mightily brilliant in their own right.

 

[CabWesty]

Champion of the club. Champion guy. When I was trying to teach my girls about the game, I tried to explain Harry Taylor, "You see that tall guy out there who runs like he's injured. That's Harry Taylor. He'll run like that all day and he'll beat the guy he's playing on too."

 

[Chinacats]

Typical Harry . Allows Ablett to get the headlines, allows b & f winner to take the headlines. Then announces retirement. Very selfless and super dedicated. Hopefully all the youngsters can take a bit of Harry into their life and football preparation. BTW his last 2 years were very good! Thanks!

 

[Kanga Commando]

Excuse the intrusion.

One of my favorite players, and although he is arguably done, I'm still sorry to see Harry go.

He's more than just a great backman, an honest footballer and terribly underrated by the media.
Well done Harry. All the best.

 

[Live in hope]

All class and poise, Harry.

One of the greats - a pleasure to watch. A deep thinker and insightful. I think Harry will stay involved in footy and media for some time yet.

 

[crocsta]

Amazing career. One of the most likeable and kooky players to ever wear the blue and white stripes


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[Frank Bunn]

A bit different is our Harry. A coach once told me he did drills wearing a blindfold. Then there was the 'hamdshake', and this season the dyed hair.

He always had a ungainly running style but he actually covered the ground really well.

Has he said what he intends to do next? As someone who possibly wasn't a natural at the game but improved himself by thought and application you think he would make a good assistant coach.

 

[CharacterFirst]

We enjoyed having you Harry.

Thanks for being part of the GFC.

All the best.

 

[Joey JoJo Shabad]

 

[hamG]

Harry

 

[David the Cat]

280 sublime games. A champion in every way...he'll be missed.

Thanks for your contribution Harry...it's been a pleasure to watch you at work.

 

[Trek]

The sun's definitely setting on our glory days list, just unclear when Harry was going to call it a day.

Will be fondly remembered for all he contributed to this great club for a long time.

 

[cats_09]

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Well done Harry. Enjoy your retirement mate. The most seamless transition since Brian took over from Bon!

 

[Diverbelow]

From an opposition supporter I take my hat off to Harry. Very hard to beat, gave his 100% and more, a gentleman on and off the field. I hope you continue in some capacity as assistant coach or such.

 

[James1970]

This is why I love Swampy and the crazy info they have access to

Can someone explain to me what this means?

 

[AM]

Thanks for your dedication. Thanks for your loyalty when you had the opportunity to return home. Thanks for your team-first attitude. Thanks for the joy of watching your football gift. Thanks for the quirkiness too.

More time to play soldiers now.

Travel well.

 

[thecatattack]

Can someone explain to me what this means?

it took him 91 games for us to be sitting outside the 8. which would've Been in 2012 I assume.

 

[Vdubs]

it took him 91 games for us to be sitting outside the 8. which would've Been in 2012 I assume.

What a bizarre stat for anyone to bother with, but thanks for explaining.

 

[James1970]

it took him 91 games for us to be sitting outside the 8. which would've Been in 2012 I assume.

Thanks - my mind kept thinking the reverse the way it was put, which didn't make sense.

We'll never see another Harry - a genuine champ who brought joy to all of us who love the Hoops.