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Boomer: A True 'Roo Legend Trivia Quiz

This quiz pays tribute to Brent Harvey, and covers his achievements in the game, as well as some general knowledge regarding his career.

A multiple-choice quiz by KP_84. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
KP_84

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
388,843

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
84

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year did Brent Harvey make his AFL debut? Hint

1999

1992

2008

1996

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many touches (possessions) did Harvey have in his debut game? Hint

none

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Question 3 of 10

3. Harvey played out his entire AFL career with which side? Hint

Essendon

North Melbourne

Carlton

Hawthorn

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Question 4 of 10

4. Harvey is best known for playing in which capacity? Hint

full forward

ruckman

midfielder

defender

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Question 5 of 10

5. Harvey ended his career as the 'games record holder' (the most VFL/AFL games played by a single player). How many AFL games did Harvey play altogether? Hint

432

644

319

212

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Question 6 of 10

6. Harvey kicked over 500 goals in his AFL career.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which year did Harvey represent Victoria in State of Origin and win the coveted E. J. Whitten Award? Hint

1996

1997

2002

1999

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Question 8 of 10

8. In how many Brownlow Medal vote counts did Harvey register more than 20 votes? Hint

none

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Question 9 of 10

9. In how many All-Australian teams was Harvey selected during his career? Hint

none

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Question 10 of 10

10. Harvey was left out of North Melbourne's Team of the Century.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year did Brent Harvey make his AFL debut?

Answer: 1996

Harvey made his AFL debut in Round 22 of the 1996 season against Richmond, after being drafted from the Northern Under 18s side.

2. How many touches (possessions) did Harvey have in his debut game?

Answer: 1

Harvey spent most of his debut game on the bench. Finally, being given his chance in the final quarter, he struggled to adjust to the pace of elite level football. Later, Harvey would admit that he "couldn't get near it" in his first game.

3. Harvey played out his entire AFL career with which side?

Answer: North Melbourne

Harvey was a rare example of a player in the 'modern era' remaining loyal to the AFL club that drafted him.

4. Harvey is best known for playing in which capacity?

Answer: midfielder

With his lighting-fast foot speed, Harvey was widely regarded as one of the AFL's elite midfielders. He did play as a small forward from time to time, but spent most of his career playing as a midfielder.

5. Harvey ended his career as the 'games record holder' (the most VFL/AFL games played by a single player). How many AFL games did Harvey play altogether?

Answer: 432

Harvey broke the record for most games played by a single player in VFL/AFL football in Round 19 of 2016 against St. Kilda. The North Melbourne players wore a commemorative guernsey to mark the occasion. Harvey retired at the end of that season, having played 432 games.

6. Harvey kicked over 500 goals in his AFL career.

Answer: True

Harvey kicked 518 goals in his AFL career, although this equates to around just 1.2 goals per game across his career.

7. In which year did Harvey represent Victoria in State of Origin and win the coveted E. J. Whitten Award?

Answer: 1999

Harvey played in the last State of Origin series to be held during his career, and won the award for best Victorian player.

8. In how many Brownlow Medal vote counts did Harvey register more than 20 votes?

Answer: 1

Harvey's record in the Brownlow medal stakes is very underwhelming. His highest vote count was 22 in 2007 - a year in which Harvey played a key role in North Melbourne's first top 4 finish since the end of the Carey-Pagan era (from 1993 to 2001).
Wayne Carey played for North Melbourne (1989-2001) and Denis Pagan was coach (1993-2002).

9. In how many All-Australian teams was Harvey selected during his career?

Answer: 5

Harvey was selected in the 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2008 All-Australian teams.

10. Harvey was left out of North Melbourne's Team of the Century.

Answer: False

Harvey was named as an interchange player. The highly successful '90s playing group dominated the team, with former teammates Wayne Carey, Glenn Archer, Michael 'Mick' Martin and Anthony Stevens all being named in the side (David King was named as an emergency).

Source: Author KP_84

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