Brent Harvey in clear over suburban footy spitting allegation
North Melbourne great Brent Harvey broke his nose before being accused of spitting on an opponent, an allegation which has been thrown out by the suburban league he plays in.
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AFL games record holder Brent Harvey has been cleared of a spitting allegation at half time in the Northern Football League on Saturday.
Officials from the NFL this morning viewed video footage of the incident, which came as players left the ground at half time at War Memorial Park.
North Heidelberg player Harvey and Greensborough player Tynan Smith were involved, with allegations of misconduct.
But an NFL spokesman told the Herald Sun this morning there was video evidence, with no match-day report.
It is understood Harvey badly broke his nose during the second quarter of the loss but was still on the field as he tried to wipe the blood with a cloth.
During a subsequent tackle his nose bled on the Greensborough player, who complained he had been spat on.
Harvey was first to the bench at half time to wipe his nose and is adamant he did nothing wrong despite confusion about how the blood got on his opponent.
Further action could only be taken if Greensborough puts in an official complaint.
It is understood Greensborough, on the top of the NFL ladder, is keen to move on and avoid any distractions.
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Harvey told the Herald Sun on Monday morning he had not been reported but would not go into the details of the game.
The league’s football boss Simon Devine told the Herald Sun on Sunday morning there had not yet been an incident report filed.
The umpire on the ground was also believed to have witnessed the incident.
There was an allegation of spitting but it is not known what context it was in or whether it was a deliberate act.
Harvey played 432 AFL games for North Melbourne before being retired by the Roos and then continuing his stellar career with his local club.
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