AFL Player 31: Zach Reid

[Lore]

 

[MiguelM]

To you maybe. And it worked.

If St Kilda's mid field got on top though and their big forwards started to control the air with good supply, I am not sure the team picked would have been able to deal with it and really there was no options if one of our 3 bigger defenders was getting smashed. Stewart as sub was insurance against injury so I suppose they had that covered.

Reid will be super for us long term though.

 

[Yoda_]

It did make sense.

Way more run from defence.

Did Heppell rolling back from a wing position rather than as a starting back 6 defender have anything to do with that? Noticed he was on the wing a fair bit last night and rolled back.

 

[scottmclaren]

It did make sense.

Way more run from defence.

There was more run but I think the change was more to focus on defending higher up the ground, reducing St.Kilda's I50 so we don't need to rebound out of defence.

That said McGrath, Hind and D'ambrosia were fantastic. Laverde continues to compete with guys larger than him. Reid's time will come and he will be a gun.

 

[eth-dog]

Defender Zach Reid will be a test this weekend after suffering a rolled ankle in the Dons VFL win.

Reid will look to train this week before his availability known.

“’Reidy’ just rolled his ankle in that VFL game,” Murphy said.

“He just landed awkwardly and wasn’t too bad, but the decision was to not continue on in that game.

“He’ll be a test for this weekend and we’ll work it out by the time we get to main training.”

Injury news: Parish a test for Perth trip

The latest injury news ahead of round 15.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[TheGrizz]

Zach Reid

Key stats: 12 disposals, six marks, eight kicks

“Zach was really good in the contest. His one-on-one work was fantastic, and he came off to support and intercept the ball quite a few times just reading the flight and getting in best position. It was great to see him beat his direct opponent and influence the game in the air. His ball use was back to his best, it was good to see him make good decisions and his skill execution was as good as it’s been for a while.”

VFL player review: Rd 13 v Sandringham

Eighteen AFL-listed players are assessed from Saturday's VFL win over the Zebras.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[eth-dog]

Just play him. Please

 

[Lore]

Injury news: Parish a test for Perth trip

The latest injury news ahead of round 15.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Do we know if he’s even available?

 

[eth-dog]

Do we know if he’s even available?

He's been named in the VFL (if you look at that thread) so I assume that he is.

 

[ant555]

Just play him. Please

They are taking a conservative position with him. Given he has missed a lot of time due to injury they will not allow him to keep getting physically beaten up week in and week out playing KP in the seniors. Even last week in the VFL they had Brand and BZK playing on the bigger forwards. I just want to see them get him thorough the season without another serious injury. Maybe another few senior games at some stage. There is no rush at this stage.

 

[Yoda_]

please come back soon Zac

 

[The Prosecutor]

I'd be lying if I wasn't a bit worried about him.

Repeating myself however I wouldn't mind giving him the last few weeks forward to see if there's anything there.

 

[citizen-erased]

I'd be lying if I wasn't a bit worried about him.

Repeating myself however I wouldn't mind giving him the last few weeks forward to see if there's anything there.

Not sure who his north opponent will be. They'll be scraping the barrel.

Marshall, riccardi and balta coming weeks.

 

[ant555]

Not too worried at this stage other than he needs an injury free period to get some continuity going.

 

[faible]

Not too worried at this stage other than he needs an injury free period to get some continuity going.

It's like people have already forgotten BZT suddenly coming good after 4 or so years in an AFL system.

Reid is even taller, and played less U18 footy, and has had injuries.

Tall guys take time.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Gumbelton physique. I need to see more.

 

[fishardansin]

Has he been injured again? Am I misreading disappointment posts?

 

[Lore]

Has he been injured again? Am I misreading disappointment posts?

No, he was just omitted and played VFL for the last six weeks (not counting the bye).

 

[fishardansin]

No, he was just omitted and played VFL for the last six weeks (not counting the bye).

 

[andleanback]

Gumbelton physique. I need to see more.

So more morless every skinny KPP player when they’re drafted.

 

[Call Me Cake]

The more games we keep from him the more delayed he'll be. I could swallow us wasting another year if it meant it wasn't in vain.

 

[FlyingV]

I understand developing him in the VFL, but how often are you in a better situation then we are in right now to blood your young talent in the 1s? Would love to have a look at Eyre and Reid at least a couple of times as come round 1 next year there won’t be as much opportunity for experimentation.

 

[bomberlegend2007]

I think the development of BZT through the VFL should remind people to trust the process.

 

[Pweter]

I think we'd be negligent to try and fast track his physical development by rapidly gaining weight and muscle given the injury history he has. Let him grow into his frame more incrementally and build continuity at the lower level. Unleash him when he has the confidence in his body and has form.

 

[fishardansin]

What is the rush folks? Humiliating him on the big stage is actually counterproductive. It's not like he isn't working on his fitness and craft 5-6 days a week at a professional club. If Essendon has a bit of structure and purpose when he comes into the side it will make his transition easier.

 

[faible]

He's 20 years old and 6'6"

He'll be fine.