Given Harvey's outstanding form in 2012 it seems almost certain North will be just as keen for him to extend his remarkable career into an 18th season.
Harvey, 34, the third oldest player in the competition behind Essendon's Dustin Fletcher (37) and Greater Western Sydney's James McDonald (35), made it clear he had no plans to retire just yet.
"I certainly want to play on next year," Harvey said.
"I think my form probably suggests that I should play on next year as well.
"I've kept my pace and I love the game so I'll probably have to get pushed out the door because I'll be knocking on Brad's door every year saying, 'C'mon, let me go again'.
"But I'm a realist as well. I know that the end is not too far away. But when you love being around the footy club you just want to stay there."
The 341-game veteran has averaged 23.2 possessions (ahead of his career average of 20.8) and, having kicked 26.5, is a good chance to better his best season goal tally - 36 in 2007. Harvey is also ranked third at North for goal assists (15).
This season's AFL Coaches' Association Champion Player of the Year award votes show Harvey's form has not gone unnoticed by North coach Brad Scott either.
Scott and his opposing coaches have awarded Harvey 38 votes, the third highest tally at North this season, equal with Drew Petrie and behind Andrew Swallow (61) and Daniel Wells (40).
Harvey puts his remarkable longevity down to his continued pace and durability but, above all, his passion for the game.
"For me, the passion is probably the No.1 factor," Harvey said.
"I believe because there's so many players at 26, 27 who have been in the system for eight or nine years and have already had enough and go back and play some local footy.
"I think number one you've got to love doing what you're doing and I certainly do."
Harvey also hopes he can extend his career even further by playing as North's substitute.
"When that sub rule came in last year I licked my lips a little bit," he says.
"And I probably thought I would have played a few games as a sub this year, but I haven't which is a good thing I guess.
"Most teams are using a quicker player to come on and have an impact in games - I reckon I could do that.
"When that happens I'm not too sure but you leave that sort of stuff to the coaches."
Nick Bowen covers North Melbourne news for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_Nick.
