We are delighted to sponsor James again in 2020

James Harmes

In 2019 James continued to build his reputation as a key member of the Melbourne midfield. James’s skills have elevated him to an elite level and he secured his second consecutive top-five finish in the Best and Fairest finishing 4th in last year’s Best and Fairest following his 3rd place in 2018. Congratulation James!

James placed fourth in the Club Champion award with 319 votes to win the Ivor Warne-Smith Memorial Trophy.  James had another consistent year playing all 22 games, averaging 24 disposals and played a valuable role often negating one of the opposition’s most damaging players.

James also claimed the Coaches Award winning the Norm Smith Memorial Trophy. This award is presented to the player who best represents the qualities of work ethic and preparation, with Harmes a fitting recipient. The hard-at-it midfielder is as committed as they come, working hard on the training track and behind the scenes to best position himself to perform on game day.

James was also awarded the Ian Ridley Memorial Trophy in recognition for his ongoing work in the community, The Club Ambassador Award acknowledges Harmes for going above and beyond in the community, and his loving relationship with No.1 fan Jon played a major part in his nomination.

Jon had the honour of presenting his favourite player with the award, as the pair shared a heart-warming moment on stage.

Sponsorship prizes

In addition to supporting James and the Melbourne Football Club members of the sponsorship will be eligible to win one of the following fabulous prizes:

1. Match worn jumper signed by James Harmes – 2020
2. MFC Squad poster signed by the team – 2020
3. Two invitations to attend an exclusive MCG and AAMI Park Tour

All members of the Player Sponsorship will also receive a Mid-Season Player Update.

** – The NSW Demons will contribute $1645 to sponsor James and support the Melbourne Football Club in 2020. Each $50 share you buy is a vital a part of this contribution and enables the NSW Demons to continue to sponsor James and support the MFC.

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Read Geoff’s report on the 2019 B&F here: The 2019 B & F – Geoff Wenborn

The winners of the NSW Demons James Harmes Sponsorship prizes in 2019 were:

Paul Christian – B & F
Mandy Horsburgh – Season launch
Geoff Wenborn – B & F
Rod Trevena
Lani Trevena
Mark Traynor
Richard Minifie
Leigh Johns
Leon Berkelmans

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all sponsors for joining the sponsorship of James.

Read Stephen Rundle’s report on the 2018 B&F here. 

You can read more about James in an interview with AFL Players here and listen to him in the Demonland podcast here.

Sponsoring James in 2018

The winners of the NSW Demons James Harmes Sponsorship prizes in 2018 were:

Rayna Brown – Ticket to the MFC Season Launch
Steve Rundle – Two tickets to the Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy Best and Fairest Awards Dinner MFC
Leigh Arnold – Two tickets to the Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy Best and Fairest Awards Dinner MFC
Peter Hunt – 2018 match worn jumper signed by James Harmes
Peter Wood – 2018 MFC Squad poster signed by James Harmes
Lou Zivkovich – Preferential selection for one child to go into the MFC Guard of Honor at the MCG

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all sponsors for joining the sponsorship of James Harmes in this his breakout year!

Previous player sponsorships

2017 – Daisy and James 

Daisy Pearce
Melbourne captain and marquee player in the AFLW. Daisy is the most decorated player in the game, having just been named Captain of the inaugural AFLW All-Australian team and a six-time Helen Lambert medalist for best player in the VWFL. She was also awarded the inaugural VFL Women’s Best and Fairest for the 2016 season.

James Harmes
James played 19 games in 2016, capping a big turnaround in his career. NAB AFL Rising Star award nomination in Round 7 after kicking three goals from half-back to go with a career-best 26 disposals. 

The sponsorship for Daisy and James will cost a total of $4390.

2017 winners were:

2016 players

Jack Grimes and James Harmes

• Jack Grimes match worn signed Guernsey – Colin Passfield
• James Harmes match worn signed Guernsey – Leon Berkelmans
• James Harmes signed MFC Squad Poster – Ian Wright
• Jack Grimes signed MFC Squad Poster – Geoff Wenborn
• Invitation for two to exclusive BBQ with other sponsors and MFC squad – Lou Zivkovic
• Invitation for two to exclusive BBQ with other sponsors and MFC squad – Jeff Ackland

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 6: James Harmes of the Demons celebrates during the 2015 AFL round 23 match between the Melbourne Demons and the GWS Giants at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Australia on September 6, 2015. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 9: James Harmes of the Demons in action during the Melbourne Demons training session at Gosch’s Paddock, Melbourne on November 9, 2015. (Photo: Adam Trafford/AFL Media)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 4: Jack Grimes poses for a photograph during the Melbourne Demons official team photo day at the MCG in Melbourne on February 4, 2016. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 19: Jack Grimes of the Demons in action during the Melbourne Demons intra-club match at Casey Fields in Melbourne on February 19, 2016. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media)

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