With the 2013 National Draft drawing closer, NMFC.com.au takes a look at some of the Kangaroos’ most memorable selections; the bargain picks, the surprise packets and more.

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Harvey is clearly North Melbourne’s best ever selection.

In a Draft where three 200-plus game players came after pick 45, Harvey at 47 has clearly turned out to be the best player of that year’s youngsters.

[RELATED: Every North selection from every draft in history]

Recruited from the Northern Knights at 172cm, Harvey was compared to a jockey by some of the senior players on his arrival. His first year was slow from a senior perspective, only playing one game. However he was a big part of the reserves’ premiership team.

From 1997 Harvey started to become a regular member of the senior side. Initially a crumbing forward, over the years he spent more time in the midfield but was still able to hit the scoreboard regularly.  He was a part of the 1999 premiership side and began to build a reputation as one of the best players in the league.

Harvey finished 2013 in the top 10 for all-time games played in the AFL. Remarkably durable for a man now 35, he’ll most likely set a games record for North not to be touched for years to come.

Brent Harvey

Pick: #47, 1995 National
Games: 362*
Goals: 429*
Pick before Harvey: Ben Moore, Richmond (24 games)
Pick after Harvey: Darren Milburn, Geelong (292 games)

North at the 1995 National Draft

PickPlayerRecruited fromGames for North
17Scott WelshWest Adelaide, SA36
26Chris GroomFremantle, WA5
33Sam McFarlaneSubiaco, WA2
47Brent Harvey*Northern U18, VIC362*
65Erich LissendenWarragul, VIC2



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