[1] Highmore then played several seasons for the Tuggeranong Hawks before moving to Marist College where he was eventually recruited to NEAFL side Eastlake during his year 11 schooling.

[2] Highmore continued at Eastlake which became the Canberra Demons (where he became Vice Captain) and was named in the 2019 NEAFL Team of the Year.

[3] In his first pre-season, coach Brett Ratten described Highmore as "nearly a Wilkie clone in the way he goes about it, but he's a right-footer and he played exceptionally well mopping up.

He kicks the ball well, he's brave, he's a good size… so whether he's a second-tall defender, or third, he's sort of in that category.

[6] Highmore was delisted at the conclusion of the 2023 season, having played 16 senior games for St Kilda.