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Over the month of October, NMFC.com.au will be reviewing each player’s 2014 season.

Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.

Season statistics

Games: 22
Games: 29
Disposals: 559
Disposal efficiency: 78.9%
Inside 50’s: 96

More statistics in the player profile

Season highlights

Round 2 v Western Bulldogs
- 25 disposals, 8 marks, 3 goals

Round 3 v Port Adelaide
- 23 disposals, 3 goals

Season in review

It was hard to guess Brent Harvey was in his 20th AFL season in 2014, such was his level of performance.

Coming out of the gates strongly, he was crucial in back-to-back wins over the Bulldogs and Port Adelaide in Round 2 and 3, and was perhaps a little unlucky not to receive Brownlow votes for the latter game.

His rematch with Ryan Crowley in Round 6 received national attention, and it was Harvey who came out the winner with 29 disposals in North’s 13-point victory. It was the first time the side had beaten a Ross Lyon coached team under Brad Scott.

A season-high 39 disposals in Round 10 followed shortly after, while 25 disposals and 3 goals against Richmond in Round 12 earned Harvey a further three Brownlow Medal votes.

A three-week suspension for rough conduct against the Western Bulldogs’ Liam Picken threatened to end his season prematurely, but the veteran was able to return for the semi-final victory against Geelong.

There was one more Tribunal case for Harvey to attend before the preliminary final, as he was cleared of an incident with Joel Selwood, freeing him to face Sydney.

With all things going to plan, Harvey should reach the 400 game milestone in 2015, and could also move into the top three for most goals kicked at North Melbourne.

In the news

May 19 – In The Media: Round 9 – NMFC.com.au

“Harvey was sensational for the Kangaroos, running free to rack up 39 possessions and kick two goals, showing up his younger opponents with a tireless work-rate.” – AFL.com.au

September 16 – Harvey cleared to play – NMFC.com.au

"Obviously I missed the first final, but I get to run out with them again this week, so I'm absolutely stoked and can't wait for this weekend."

October 8 – Harvey’s national pride – NMFC.com.au

"When the AFL makes contact with you and they throw out another six or seven names that are elite in the competition, if not the best in the competition, it’s just an opportunity you can’t pass up."

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