With the Brisbane Lions' impressive form in contrast to Fremantle's meagre record at the Gabba, the challenge appears difficult but Harvey is backing his players.
"Yes we can win and I hope you're listening, Leigh," Harvey said, directing his confidence at Lions coach Leigh Matthews.
"We've been creating history for the wrong reasons lately and perhaps this week might be the chance to change that. They were a great side for a couple of those years and they aren’t that far off that with the way they are playing at the moment."
Having lost the last five games after leading at three-quarter-time, Harvey believes fitness or lack of composure could be the issue but wants nobody feeling sorry for the players – especially themselves.
"We don’t want to be patronised, we have to work our way out of this situation. I don’t want us to feel sorry for ourselves and I don’t want anyone else feeling sorry for us," he said.
"It (fitness) can be an issue because different guys haven’t done a full pre-season and others have been out for periods of time and come back too early, so we have to look at all of that. The biggest thing we are looking for is better last-minute stamina in the game."
Veteran Peter Bell looks set to return from back soreness, while Mark Johnson, Robert Warnock and Ryan Murphy are in line for selection.
Having West Coast's Mark Seaby in the same WAFL side has not helped Warnock find form this season, but Harvey looks set to back the 21-year-old this week with the WAFL having a general bye for the state game against Queensland in Townsville.
"There will be a discussion about whether or not Robbie plays this week. Brisbane has got two big strong ruckmen and with Aaron (Sandilands) playing so well forward as well, it would be an indicator that Rob is a good chance," he said.
"I was happier with what Robbie did on the weekend for West Perth and he's on the eve of coming into our side."
