North Melbourne have retired games record holder Brent Harvey's No.29 guernsey indefinitely, in acknowledgment of his stellar career.

The 38-year-old was delisted by the club after 432 AFL games with the Kangaroos, after making his debut way back in 1996.

"I didn't expect the No.29 to be retired, I think it's a fantastic gesture though from the football club," Harvey said.

"I wore it for 21 seasons, so to have no one run around in it next year will be a little bit strange when I watch the boys play.

"(I'm) obviously very privileged that the club have chosen to do that."

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brent Harvey of the Kangaroos farewells the Kangaroos cheer squad during the 2016 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the Adelaide Oval on September 10, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brent Harvey of the Kangaroos farewells the Kangaroos cheer squad during the 2016 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the Adelaide Oval on September 10, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Harvey, a five-time club best and fairest winner, passed Hawthorn champion, Michael Tuck's record of 426 games in Round 19, this year against St Kilda.

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