Brent HARVEY

2016 Digest:   Suiting up for his 21st season and after finishing fourth in last year’s best and fairest is showing no signs of slowing. Disposal count last season (570) was the second highest of his 20-year career and led the club. Just 18 games shy of Michael Tuck’s all-time games record.

2016 NAB Cup:   Veteran had minutes monitored closely and tuned up with 56 minutes against Hawks. Ready to break AFL games record this year.

2016 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Adel	Got involved with three third-term goals after a quiet first half. Critical in tight game.	6
2	Bris	Dangerous in attack and lively as usual. Booted 2.3	7
3	Melb	Career-high six goals proved critical in the final result. Made the most of any space afforded to him.	9
4	Frem	Not as prominent as last week, but came to the fore more in final term.	5
5	GCS	Found his match in the speed stakes (Saad); still booted two goals.	5
6	WB	Evergreen champ earned his keep as usual.	6
7	StK	Typically irrepressible game from the little champ.	6
8	Ess	Celebrated 38th birthday with a busy performance. Seven inside-50s and great ball use.	7
9	Carl	Scuffled with Gibbs in first term but broke game open with two goals and dynamic running.	7
10	Syd	Couldn’t get into the game. Four kicks, two inside-50s and no goals.	2
11	Rich	Irrepressible little dynamo who crowned strong night with 500th career goal.	7
12	Geel	Four first-half goals in superb display then Enright kept him to six second-half disposals.	7
13	Haw	Evergreen little champ lifted when things were desperate and played his part.	5
14	Adel	Continues to play at the highest level, including four inside-50s and a goal.	6
16	WCE	Quiet in the first half. Improved after that.	5
17	Port	Showed potency and urgency that was lacking in those around him.	7
18	Coll	Buzzed around in North’s flying start. Still major force in AFL record equalling game.	7
19	StK	Strong contributor in AFL record 427th game. Fairytale night finished well.	6
20	WB	Biggs picked him up. Solid without being overly menacing.	5
21	Haw	Quiet despite 20 touches. No goals and no inside-50s tells a story.	5
22	Syd	Brilliant four-quarter effort. Always looked dangerous up forward.	8
23	GWS	Still the Roos most lively ball carrier and made smart decisions. Excellent outing after tough week.	8
EF	Adel	Tried as hard as he could in last game but made some errors. Not a fitting end.	6

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Adel	Unsighted for the majority of the game.	5
2	Bris	Came off bench early and had impact straight away. Still dangerous.	6
3	Port	Had a few customary zips and won his fair share of ball. Solid evening.	6
4	Geel	Slowish start but got going and a key factor with his ball use off half back.	6
5	Haw	Unaccountable down back despite good numbers.	4
6	Rich	Started like a rocket and while didn’t maintain the pace he kept bobbing up.	7
7	Ess	Around the ball a lot for his touches and ball use OK. A minor role.	5
8	Frem	Kicked a goal and had 24 disposals. Never stopped trying.	7
9	Coll	Plenty of the ball running off half back and through midfield, especially early.	7
10	WCE	Last quarter was superb with 11 touches that played a key role in win.	7
11	Syd	Missed two shots he would normally snaffle in third term. Work-rate high.	6
12	GWS	Showed no signs of slowing down across half forward and midfield.	8
14	GCS	Switched from attack to defence to try to get involved.	5
15	Geel	Sub. Buzzed around for a few touches late in game when team on top.	2
16	Ess	Seemed re-energized by sub role of previous week. Lively around the packs.	7
17	Bris	Celebrated 400th in style with team high stats and two goals. Brilliant Boomer.	8
18	Carl	Got North going with early goal and was handy without being at his best.	6
19	Melb	Found space and used the ball well when he got it. Darting runs a feature.	7
20	StK	Again emphasised value to team with strong first half and then a couple of goals.	7
21	Frem	Little champ kept Roos in hunt in second term and was vital at the end.	7
22	WB	Looked dangerous at time s but not a big game.	6
23	Rich	Sub came on mid third quarter and instantly involved.	3
EF	Rich	Best afield with 31 touches and two goals on the run. Hunt couldn’t stay with him.	8
SF	Syd	Pace and smart enabled him to make important contributions.	6
PF	WCE	Big first term but negated to an extent as an attacking influence.	7

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Kicked trademark goal and kept battling. Far from the worst.	4
2	WB	What a champ! Best afield at age 35 with three goals in game No. 364.	9
3	Port	Limited in first half with a heavy tag but the difference late with big goal.	8
4	Syd	Had his lowest disposal count for the year and shaded by McGlynn.	4
5	Coll	Ran hard but chose wrong option at times. Never stopped running.	7
6	Frem	Tagged by Crowley and got the better of the Docker stopper. Didn’t stop running.	7
7	GCS	Burst in and out at times and help get Roos back in game. OK without being great.	5
9	Bris	12 touches first term on Golby and unstoppable all day. A marvel.	9
10	Geel	Ran hard but Cats able to contain his impact – no goals a key.	6
11	WCE	Quick and clever against hard tag of S.Selwood but came out on top.	6
12	Rich	Three goals, four inside-50s and five tackles kept him involved all night.	7
13	Adel	Had Laird run tight with him, yet still managed six inside-50s and a goal.	7
14	Melb	Willingness to take game on and create something stood out.	8
15	Bris	Work-rate brilliant but couldn’t put his trademark stamp on the game.	6
16	Haw	Strong start to game and cut holes in Hawks defence with busy work	8
17	StK	Damaging early on Montagna but the Saint also won kicks. Still a force.	7
18	Carl	Tightly marked by Curnow early. Lifted a bit, but not influential.	5
19	Geel	Enright nullified him at times. Numbers OK but influence not pronounced.	6
20	GWS	Well held by Bugg in first half but broke shackles after main break.	6
21	WB	Buzzed around and resented close attention from Picken.	7
22		Suspended.
23		Suspended.
QF		Suspended.
EF		Suspended.
SF	Geel	Enright picked him up. Breakaways set up scores.	5
PF	Syd	Hugely disappointing. When game hot early he was nowhere to be seen.	4
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		Suspended.
2		Suspended.
3		Suspended.
4		Suspended.
5		Suspended.
6		Suspended.
7	WB	Straight into it with an early goal and immediately picked up threads.	7
8	WCE	Started brilliantly and was irrepressible. Burnt off A. Selwood early.	7
9	Adel	Creativity was a key in setting up the lead and among best.	7
10	StK	Celebrated his 350th with a classic four-bounce run and goal	8
11	GCS	Ran hard all night but couldn't make a big impact.	5
13	Frem	Driven to frustration by Crowley.	3
14	GWS	Relished space given to him and really hurt the Giants with three goals.	7
15	Rich	Had Morris by his side until the Tiger was shifted. Typical energetic effort.	7
16	Bris	Big first half, then faded and so did the Kangaroos	7
17	Carl	Usual speed to get away from Curnow.	7
18	Melb	The veteran was in everything from start to finish. He never stopped running.	8
19	Geel	Racked up 24 disposals by half time and ended with 37 and five clearances.	9
20	Adel	Broke away in second term but otherwise thwarted by van Berlo.	4
21	Ess	Kept under tight rein by Hocking	4
22	Haw	Typically lively display from the champ in game No. 361. Just one goal, though.	6
23	Coll	Showed younger brigade (on both sides) how the game should be attacked.	9
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Slow start but then grabbed two goals second term. Big last quarter.	7
2	GWS	Electrifying first term (13 touches in 18 min) but then reined in by Bugg.	7
3	Geel	No one went near him all day and he helped himself to 38 disposals.	9
4	Syd	Well held by Shaw and had no influence on game except for one goal.	5
5	GCS	Started well but faded out of game. Lots of touches in the back half.	5
6	WCE	Kicked two goals and set up some more.	7
7	WB	Tagged by Picken and his stat numbers over state his influence. Just battled.	5
8	Port	Kicked a goal in last term but overall performance was well below his best.	4
9	Bris	Kicked one classic Harvey goal. Got off the leash when Raines was moved.	7
10	Haw	Shadowed by Shiels and unable to break free to impact the game.	4
12	GCS	Turned back the clock with a vintage performance. Four goals, 29 possessions.	9
13	Adel	Had Van Berlo tailing him. Well held in second term then goaled start of third.	5
14	StK	Closely marked by Dempster but broke through for inspiring goal in last term.	4
15	WCE	Always a menace and ran to space creating chances.	7
16	Carl	Worked hard off half-forward flank and posed a danger. Tagged by Carrazzo.	6
17	Rich	Used footy well and his cool head proved a key late in game – 5 inside-50s.	7
18	Melb	Is showing no signs of slowing down and booted his 400th career goal.	8
19	WB	Superb in setting up teammates and getting to where ball was. Best afield.	8
20	Ess	Huge third quarter with three rapid-fire goals and big mark. Turned game.	8
21	Coll	Inspirational with 33 possessions. Set up several goals with clever foot passing.	8
22	Frem	Bristled at the close checking of Crowley, and didn’t break clear often.	5
23	GWS	Kicked two goals and broke even in a nice duel with Power.	5
EF	WCE	When he got it good things happened … just not enough.	5