Predicted number 1 pick reportedly tells West Coast he doesn't want to play for them

[Big_Birdy]

Reid will have family in Perth, unlike the horn.

I think there is a distinct possibility that JHfs family never moved over because it was highly unlikely he was going to be over there for long.

 

[Farang83150]

I think there is a distinct possibility that JHfs family never moved over because it was highly unlikely he was going to be over there for long.

Or because they just didn't like the place.

 

[Obeanie1]

We take him at pick 40 in the National Draft then.

You don't get to choose which draft he goes in, Harley and Geelong would make those decisions.

And even if he was in the Pre-season draft, your bloody mindedness in not trading would have Geelong and Harley making it crystal clear he ain't playing for anyone but the hoops. We would simply get him anyway you cut it.

You would be massive losers anyway it went down. We would be winners

 

[Obeanie1]

I am very much looking forward to Reid setting sail for Geelong when his 3 years at WCE are up.

Back to the country life, close to his boyhood idol - GAJ - and playing for the team he grew up supporting.

I am told he loves the idea of being a $1 publican.

Well I've been told Harley's dad is a whiz at lawns and turf maintenance (or soon will be).

Eagles currently looking for a couple of those. So we could have two Reid's on the payroll.

Great his mum would love to move to Perth
and dad's keen as well from sounds of it.

A lot of money in turf maintenance in WA.

 

[Farang83150]

Yeah great news re his mum on SEN today, definitely doesn't fit some posters agendas though....ITK!

 

[GC2015]

It's official. Harley Reid is an Eagle.

Well done, West Coast. Stuck to your guns and you now have the best U18 talent in the land on your list.

 

[rye]

what happened to the north itk's who got told by reid's uncle he was adamant against going to perth

 

[Hawksboy72]

Alot of GF's in the room getting that "I'm going to be dumped for an upgrade" feeling.

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[demondavey]

Will be at Geelong, Collingwood or Carlton by 2026.

 

[bzparkes]

Will be at Geelong, Collingwood or Carlton by 2026.

Why go to a smaller club when his dream is to play for a big one?

 

[demondavey]

Why go to a smaller club when his dream is to play for a big one?

Collingwood

 

[bzparkes]

Collingwood

Nah.

History says he'll stay.

Being from Tongala, he'll probably like life in Perth more than Melbourne anyway. It's why most Vic Country players end up staying in Perth post-retirement.

 

[demondavey]

Nah.

History says he'll stay.

Being from Tongala, he'll probably like life in Perth more than Melbourne anyway. It's why most Vic Country players end up staying in Perth post-retirement.

I hope he does.

 

[bzparkes]

I hope he does.

Collingwood won't be able to offer him close to what WCE could anyway. His manager will have a lot of sway in that particular part.

 

[The Passenger]

Even if he puts in a trade request, I'm confident we'll maximise the value out of him.

A high draft pick who hits the ground running hits his max trade value around the age 21-24 whilst they are still young but now also have proven they can play at the top level and are not just "a kid with potential".

There is every reason to expect Harley will be playing at a high level from very early on his career.

That being said our retention rate on interstate players is very high. We lost Judd but got a gun in return. Braun, Wirra, Gaff, Shuey, Hurn and many others all stuck around. We'll worry about crossing the trade bridge if it ever comes - until then, let's just enjoy the show.

Welcome to the club youngster. What a gun he looks like.

 

[Shane Heard]

When you’re looking at Cousins and Nic Nat’s names on your locker every day ..that’s inspiring.

He’ll be fine. WC had no choice but to pick him.

Roll the dice and see if he likes the Perth heat.

 

[Xtreme]

Well I've been told Harley's dad is a whiz at lawns and turf maintenance (or soon will be).

Eagles currently looking for a couple of those. So we could have two Reid's on the payroll.

Great his mum would love to move to Perth
and dad's keen as well from sounds of it.

A lot of money in turf maintenance in WA.

A Jim's Mowing franchise?

 

[Engimal v3]

He'll play 200 games for West Coast. Bookmark this.

 

[Percel]

I hope he does.

Callum WA

 

[Shane Heard]

He looks very happy in this promo pic…

 

[TheUnicorn]

He looks very happy in this promo pic…View attachment 1857394

Why is he leaving WA in that picture tho ?

 

[Corkintheocean]

West Coast just picked up the overrated weight bully for pick 1.

We didn't bid on Walter?

 

[GC2015]

Well I've been told Harley's dad is a whiz at lawns and turf maintenance (or soon will be).

Eagles currently looking for a couple of those. So we could have two Reid's on the payroll.

Great his mum would love to move to Perth
and dad's keen as well from sounds of it.

A lot of money in turf maintenance in WA.

I'm sure this post was written in jest but if it ends up being true, would the AFL force West Coast to include the old man's pay in their salary cap like they did with Tom Scully at GWS when they put his father on the payroll?

 

[Yippy Yi Yeo]

West Coast just picked up the overrated weight bully for pick 1.

I thought gold coast drafted Walter?

 

[Shane Heard]

Why is he leaving WA in that picture tho ?

Well you can’t have the back of him.

Bit of artistic imagination is required