Last year Jarrod Harbrow cemented himself as one of the Gold Coast’s best players, weaving around the opposition with his smooth turn of speed. It’s no wonder why one of the club’s youngsters is now modelling his game on the polished wingman.

At 184cm, Sean Lemmens is a shade taller than Harbrow, yet both boast similar wiry frames at 74kgs. 

Just as he has done with fellow indigenous players Harley Bennell and Jack Martin, the former Bulldog has been a shining influence on the No. 27 draft pick, helping him learn the ropes as he adjusts to life without friends and family on the Gold Coast. 

“Jarrod has been the best mentor for me so far.

“He helps me out with everything, and always gives me so much good advice on how to be the running defender he has been in the past,” Lemmens told goldcoastfc.com.au.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a summer for the lively 19-year-old.

In South Australia, Lemmens would train three times a week with the Port Adelaide Magpies, a drastic contrast to his new training program, which can see the explosive line breaker spend up to 10 hours a day, on a six-day roster at the Gold Coast training base. 

Like most first-year players, recovery has been a significant focus for Lemmens this pre-season, ensuring his body manages the stress that follows training in an AFL environment. 

“You can run your bum off the track, but if you do everything right in recovery you will be alright for the next session.

“I’ve really made an emphasis on treating my body right because that is my tool going forward and I need respect it.”

Although there is a squeeze for spots in the Gold Coast line-up, Lemmens isn’t shying away from aiming high, keen to get a taste of AFL football through the NAB Challenge.

But for now, the exciting teenager is fixed on continuing his improvement on the training field. 

“Mainly just trying to get through as many sessions as I can, look after my body, and see where it takes me.”