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29 Brent Harvey

 
Details
Number29
Height172cm
Weight76kg
DOB14-05-1978
Debut1996
GamesGoals
201017201016
Career296Career335
Dreamteam Points
20101549Go to Dream Team

Already one of North Melbourne’s all time greats, Brent Harvey was a bargain in the 1995 National Draft taken number 47 by the Kangaroos.

Harvey started his career as a crumbing forward and debuted in 1996, but didn’t have a huge impact until 1998 when he kicked 32 goals for the season and played in North Melbourne’s losing Grand Final team.

He had another strong year in 1999 and finished it off with a premiership while also gaining great recognition after a dominant display in Victoria’s State of Origin win over South Australia.

Despite his size, Harvey has gone on to become one of the elite midfielders in the AFL and has won four Syd Barker Medals.

In 2008, he averaged 25 possessions, booted 25 goals and captained Australia against Ireland in the International Rules Series.

He was given the ultimate honour in late 2008, announced captain of the North Melbourne Football Club after Adam Simpson stepped down from the job.

The number 29 had a quiet start in 2009, and just as he looked to be regaining some ominous form, he suffered a cruel blow with an errant tackle dislocating his elbow and breaking his thumb.

The determined veteran defied medical opinion and advice, missing just seven weeks and was able to play a pivotal role in the Roos end of season revival. 24 possessions and two goals in the final round win against Port Adelaide the highlight.

Darren Crocker 2009 review:
It's disappointing when you lose elite players to injury and Boomer is highly regarded as one. It affected our speed and our class when he was out. The way he worked to get himself back was a credit to him and I thought he finished the year off pretty strongly. He played some really disciplined roles which a lot of people wouldn't have realised. He grew as a captain as well. His first year was one of the most eventful years of all time with Chickengate, the coach leaving halfway through and Adam Simpson obviously retiring as well. He'll find all that was an enormous learning curve for him.

Draft history:
1995 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (North Melbourne) No. 47 overall.
First game for North Melbourne: Round 22, 1996 v Richmond
Player honours: 2nd Brownlow Medal 2007 (equal); best and fairest 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008; 2nd best and fairest 2001; premiership side 1999; All-Australian 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008; International Rules Series 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008 (Captain); Jim Stynes Medal 2003; EJ Whitten Medal 1999, Captain since 2009
Brownlow Medal: 125 career votes

Player sponsors: The Davey Family – Simon Davey

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At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Preston RSL
  • Clubs: North Melbourne
  • Debut: 1996
  • Recruited from: Northern U18
  • AFL Awards: All-Australian 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008; International Rules 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008
  • Club Awards: Syd Barker Medal 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008
  • Brownlow Votes: 134
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
L 96 - 82
16
7
23
2
0
1
1
2
3
1
2
L 143 - 39
3
2
5
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
3
W 116 - 91
19
25
44
11
0
2
0
3
1
3
4
L 60 - 100
15
10
25
8
0
0
1
1
1
0
5
W 70 - 82
14
6
20
5
0
1
0
9
0
2
6
W 104 - 78
13
4
17
4
0
0
1
0
1
2
7
L 157 - 91
17
15
32
3
0
1
1
4
1
2
8
W 84 - 75
12
12
24
4
0
0
1
0
3
1
9
L 57 - 127
14
14
28
5
0
2
1
2
0
2
10
L 139 - 78
7
3
10
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
11
W 90 - 89
14
16
30
5
0
0
1
2
1
0
12
W 97 - 68
11
7
18
3
0
2
0
5
1
0
13
W 129 - 93
17
15
32
4
0
1
0
4
2
0
14
L 98 - 63
12
10
22
5
0
2
1
2
0
1
15
L 85 - 55
19
8
27
4
0
4
2
3
0
2
16
W 53 - 103
16
7
23
3
0
1
0
5
1
1
17
L 119 - 122
19
11
30
6
0
2
2
0
0
0

News

Don't extend season: Boomer

North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey says the season should stay 22 rounds long when Team GWS and Gold Coast enter the competitionSunday, July 25, 2010 - 4:39PM

Cruize control

After a 24-possession game in North Melboure’s win against the Power, Cruize Garlett believes the signs are good for the Kangaroos’ future.Monday, June 21, 2010 - 10:25AM

Harvey keen to switch focus

Brent Harvey says he wants his side to remain hard at the ball and hard at the man, despite last week's fiery clash with the Western BulldogsThursday, May 27, 2010 - 12:39PM

Harvey won't make excuses

NORTH Melbourne captain Brent Harvey says Saturday night’s five-possession game against St Kilda was the worst of his decorated 281-game career. Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 7:41PM

Harvey makes top 50

North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey has again figured in Mike Sheahan's list of the top 50 AFL players in the Herald Sun.Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 9:59AM

Video

North Melbourne v Essendon preview

Saturday 24th July - 7.10pm @ Etihad Stadium. Get behind the Roos as they push for a spot in the top eight. Friday, July 23, 2010 - 2:44PM

Boomers Pad

North Melbourne Captain Brent Boomer Harvey gives us a brief tour of his house.Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 3:57PM

Harveys Heroes Clinic 2010

A sunny Arden Street played host to almost 800 enthusiastic kids today for another successful Harveys Heroes Clinic. Presented by Jack Ziebell.Monday, June 28, 2010 - 4:51PM

Brent Harvey press conference - 27/05

Brent Harvey speaks to the media ahead of North Melbournes clash with Fremantle.Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 11:57AM

Brent Harvey

Brent Harvey bounces back with 44 touches and a goal after his shocker last weekMonday, April 12, 2010 - 10:00AM

Career statistics:

YearGamesKicksHandballsPossMarksTacklesGoals BehindsBrownlow
1996 
1
011
00

0
199717105541592691080
19982320989298 44 31 32 20 
199923273112385 66 28 24 14 
2000
25 
375 
160
535
107 
50 
35 
32 
14 
2001
20 
338 
172 
510 
75 
29 
17 
19 
16 
200220296133429 65 45 30 12 10 
200321314137451 94 38 28 20 16 
200421218117335 71 37 30 13 
200523325188513 108 49 23 17 11 
200622335195530 121 46 17 11 
200725351243594 116 53 36 17 22 
200823339230569 110 54 25 19 17 
200915193142335 62 31 12 
Totals279 
3671 
1973
5644 
1065 
500 
319 
210
125 
Best 29 
18
40 
14



 

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