Young Beaconsfield tall Harry Coe is quickly forging a reputation as a capable emerging ruck at VFL level.
Coe has been named in the best in eight of his 16 games for Frankston, averaging 23 hitouts and 13 disposals across that period.
He went toe-to-toe with 162-game Brisbane Lions AFL player Oscar McInerney in Frankston’s thrilling draw with the Lions and neutralised the ruck battle.
Coe finished with 38 hitouts, 18 disposals and three tackles, while McInerney had 23 hitouts, 16 disposals and three tackles.
It comes off the back of a heavily injury-interrupted 2024 where he showed promise across seven games at the Dolphins, but had an injury setback each time he started to get momentum, with five separate types of injuries frustrating him last year.
After starting the year as a key forward and second ruck option, Coe has been Frankston’s starting ruck for his past 10 games.
“He’s started to really get on top around stoppages,” Frankston coach Jackson Kornberg said.
“He’s taken some really strong marks around the ground too which is really important as a ruck.
“His work rate has improved and he’s turned into a really solid contributor for us that the boys love playing with.”
Coe crossed from the VAFA to Beaconsfield ahead of the Covid-cancelled 2020 season, and has represented the Eagles senior side in 45 games, most recently in their preliminary final loss last season.
He played one game for Richmond Centrals earlier in 2025 as Frankston and Beaconsfield both had a bye and he was seeking match fitness but is a regular spectator at Beaconsfield games.
