Brent Harvey is a hero to many and despite the veteran being closer to the end of his career than the start, it seems his fan base just continues to grow.

On Tuesday a record of almost 1,000 children turned up to Aegis Park for the annual Harvey’s Heroes Clinic.

The junior Roos were schooled by Boomer and his team-mates during a marathon three-hour session.

Kicking, tackling, handballing and even a little bit of dodge ball were on the agenda with adoring parents lining the fences to watch on.

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