[2] He received mid-year state honours in 2013 by representing Victoria Country at the AFL Under 18 Championships and played two matches.

[9] In the final round match against Greater Western Sydney at Etihad Stadium, he received praise from the head of football writer at the Herald Sun, Mark Robinson, for his tenacity and contested play.

[16] He missed his first match for the season when he was omitted for the Queen's Birthday clash against Collingwood in round twelve.

[17] He returned to the side for the twenty-two point loss against Adelaide at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in round fifteen.

[20] At the conclusion of the 2023 AFL season, Harmes was traded to the Western Bulldogs for a future third-round selection.