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GWS Giants free agent forward Harry Himmelberg not rushing contract decision

“It’s something I don’t really want to be focusing on this early in the season”.

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Yasmin Isaacs

Restricted GWS free agent Harry Himmelberg is set to test the waters with other rival clubs if he remains unsigned with the Giants by the end of the season.

The key forward said to SEN Mornings that he is happy with his place at the Giants but will not put all of his focus into securing another contract with the club.

"I think it's something I don't really want to be focusing on this early in the season,

"It's a big decision and I'm happy where I am at the moment. I'm more focused on learning a new system and performing in that system to my best ability and helping the team win, to be honest," he said.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Harry Himmelberg of the Giants celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 18 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval on July 22, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Media/Getty Images)

"There's not too much to think about to be honest, we're pretty happy and what will be will be," he said.

Himmelberg, a high-marking presence in GWS' forward-line, made his Giants debut in Round 17, 2016. Throughout the 2022 AFL season, he earned a career-high 395 disposals and 132 marks while playing a backline role under former coach Leon Cameron.

Himmelberg noted that he doesn't want to put a timeline for the progression of securing a contract or an extension but is remaining optimistic.

"I don't really like to put timelines on things,” he continued.

“If it happens, it happens, but if we have to wait a bit longer, then we'll have to wait a little bit longer,".

Himmelberg will line up for the Giants this week as they face off against Hawthorn on Sunday, April 16 at 3:20 PM (AEDT) at Norwood Oval.

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Yasmin Isaacs