Harvey Langford (born 15 March 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Harvey Langford
Personal information
Full name Harvey Langford
Date of birth (2006-03-15) 15 March 2006 (age 19)
Original team(s) Dandenong Stingrays
Draft No. 6, 2024 AFL draft
Debut 16 March 2025, Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at MCG
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Melbourne
Number 19
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2025– Melbourne 3 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 4, 2025.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Junior career

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Playing for the Dandenong Stingrays in the Talent League, Langford averaged 25.9 disposals and 1.3 goals a game in 2024, and 25.5 disposals playing for Vic Country in the Under 18 Championships, winning himself the Larke Medal for best player in the competition.[1]

AFL career

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Langford was selected by the Melbourne Football Club with pick 6 in the 2024 AFL draft.[2] He made his debut in round one of the 2025 AFL season against the Greater Western Sydney Giants, starting the game as the substitute.[3] In round 3 of the season Langford had 26 disposals and scored a goal against the Gold Coast Suns, earning himself the rising star nomination for the round.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Harvey Langford". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  2. ^ "AFL Draft: Pick no.6, Harvey Langford". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  3. ^ Nobes, Caitlin. "Debutant frenzy: Six get their chance". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  4. ^ Nobes, Caitlin. "Langford on the rise: Young Demon's star nomination". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
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