 In 1948 – 49 , Ray , who had made only 190 runs at an average of 21 @.@ 11 in his debut season , was not selected for a single match , while Merv 's only first @-@ class outings were two matches for a second @-@ choice team against Tasmania while the leading players were participating in Shield fixtures at the same time . Mick was selected as an opener for Victoria ’ s first three Shield matches , and played with Neil in these matches . However , he struggled and made only 91 runs at 15 @.@ 16 and was then dropped . In six innings , the two brothers batted together only twice , even though they batted in successive batting positions ; Mick 's poor form meant he was usually the first batsman out , bringing his younger brother to the crease . In the first match of the season , against Queensland , Mick was the first wicket to fall on each occasion . In the second match , the brothers shared partnerships . In the first innings , Neil came in at 1 / 8 and the Harveys put on 39 runs before Merv was out . The second innings proceeded similarly as Neil came in at 1 / 31 and 40 runs were added before the older Harvey fell . In the third match of the season , Mick was out for 4 and 12 before Neil came in and was subsequently dropped . 
