Harley Reid
Harley Reid (born 17 April 2005) is a professional Australian Rules footballer who was selected by the West Coast Eagles as the number one pick in the 2023 AFL draft.
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Reid playing for the Bendigo Pioneers in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Harley Reid | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Tongala/Bendigo Pioneers | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2023 AFL draft | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | West Coast | 6 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 6, 2024. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Reid grew up in the Victorian town of Tongala. He attended St Joseph’s College in Echuca.
He previously played for Tongala Football Club, Bendigo Pioneers, and the Victoria Country representative side. He also played games for Essendon and Carlton in the VFL. Prior to the draft, there was intense media speculation about his destination, and rumours that he wanted to remain in Victoria. Scouts considered him one of the strongest draft picks of the previous decade. The local newspaper in Perth, The West Australian, featured Reid on the back page of the paper 25 times, including 17 days in a row, before he had played a game, leading to questions as to whether the media scrutiny was excessive.
He received a Rising Star nomination after Round 5 of the 2024 season following his performance against Richmond.