It was all about Brent Harvey on Saturday night as he celebrated his 400th game, and the media were quick to praise the North veteran.
AFL.com.au
“Harvey finished with 27 disposals and two goals to be among his team's best. It was a shame he joined the exclusive club of Michael Tuck, Kevin Bartlett and Dustin Fletcher in front of just 15,563 Gabba fans, but it didn't diminish from Boomer's performance on his special night.” – Michael Whiting
Herald Sun
“Just as he does for the majority of his 400 games, the little champ wasn’t overawed by the occasion. Led the Kangaroos in possessions (27) and kicked two goals and if that was an audition to play next year, then Boomer is a definite starter.” – Mark Robinson
AFL.com.au
“Harvey was all business as he became just the fourth player in VFL/AFL history to reach the 400-game mark.” - Vince Rugari.
While Harvey received most of the attention, the Roos’ strong performance against Brisbane didn’t go unnoticed.
Herald Sun
“The Kangaroos again did what they had to do without any injuries. Importantly, (Luke) McDonald got a bit of it and (Ben) Brown was again a viable target.”
AFL.com.au
“North Melbourne's tall forward line created headaches for the Lions for much of the night, with Drew Petrie kicking four goals and Ben Brown three. They were two of the Kangas' best.” – Michael Whiting
The Age
“Even as the margin closed to 15 points (in the second quarter), the Lions never stood a chance. Jack Ziebell kept the Kangaroos relatively comfortable at half-time as he ran into an unguarded goal; Petrie kicked his fourth after being infringed early in the third quarter, and Harvey shut the gate with just his third kick moments later. He kicked a second 10 minutes into the last to complete a good night as the Kangaroos tripled the Lions' score with a seven-goal final quarter.” – Andrew Stafford
Sitting at nine wins and seven losses, North has a vital block of games over the next month.
AFL.com.au
“The Kangaroos should be well ensconced in the eight in three weeks. After dealing with the Brisbane Lions in Brent Harvey's 400th game, they face bottom-six teams Carlton, Melbourne and St Kilda in the next three weeks.” – Callum Twomey
Herald Sun
“North Melbourne did what they were expected to do against Brisbane and moved into the eight on percentage. The Kangaroos face Carlton, Melbourne and St Kilda in the next three weeks which should see them move ahead of their finals rivals. A spot in September is theirs to lose.”
