Within the four walls of Metricon Stadium, the leadership of Jarrod Harbrow cannot be spoken of more highly.

Harbrow has been a source of inspiration for many players that have pulled on the red and gold guernsey, particularly those of Indigenous heritage.

The former Western Bulldog was the first SUNS player to reach 100 club games, was voted into this year’s player leadership by his peers. He's also established a cultural academy in his name, the Jarrod Harbrow Leadership Academy, which focuses on supporting Indigenous youth between the ages of 13 and 18.

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Ahead of this weekend’s Indigenous Round, both Sean Lemmens and Jack Martin were full of praise for their revered leader.

“When I first got to the club, Harbs was like a mentor to me along with Maysie [Steven May] as well,” Lemmens said.

“Some of the stories that he has and the leadership and confidence he instills in you is one of his strong suits.”

Harbrow took Martin into his home when he first arrived at the SUNS as a 17-year-old and the pair have since formed a lifelong bond.

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“He’s had a massive influence on my career,” Martin said.

“He’s taken me in from the start, lived with him when I first came over and we’ve had a really strong relationship ever since and I hope that can continue.”