But that doesn't mean that Werris Creek talisman Harlee Millgate can not motivate his teammates with words - he just doesn't "waste" his words, says Magpies president Jason Leonard.

As the Creek's season draws to a close without the possibility of a finals berth, Leonard has spoken about the impact the playmaker has had on the side.

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"He doesn't talk much, but he does [talk]," Leonard said. "And what he says when he does talk is important - and guys take notice."

Millgate's young brother Isaah, the Magpies' captain, was the same, Leonard said.

"They don't waste their words, I guess," he said, adding: "And certainly when it comes to around the footy, he's [Millgate] got a very, very smart footy brain."

Millgate will play five-eighth against Boggabri at David Taylor Park on Saturday.

"Harlee's a spark in attack when there's not much on," Leonard said.

"He's the guy who actually instigates stuff and starts things off for us."

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