Mervyn John "Merv" Harbinson (born 11 June 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Merv Harbinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mervyn John Harbinson | ||
| Date of birth | 11 June 1959 | ||
| Original team(s) | Coburg | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1984–1985 | Essendon | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Harbinson started out in the Victorian Football Association, where he played for Coburg.[1]
A rover/half forward, he was a good performer in the Essendon reserves, winning both a best and fairest and premiership in 1983.[2] Already 25, Harbinson made his VFL debut in 1984, which came in Essendon's win over Carlton at Princes Park in round 19.[3] His only other senior appearance was against Collingwood the following year, in round 15.[3] He was the reserves best and fairest winner again in 1985.[2] Both of the years he played senior football were premiership years for Essendon.
In 1986 he returned to Coburg for one season, then made his way to West Adelaide in 1987.[2][4]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ a b c "Harbinson, Merv". Essendon Football Club. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Merv Harbinson". AFL Tables.
- ^ "1980 - 1989". West Adelaide Football Club. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013.