Few, if any, No.1 draft picks have entered the AFL with as much hype as the Tongala teenager Reid continued to confirm his status as one of the AFL’s most exciting emerging stars in 2025. Reid took on a heavy midfield workload and continued to produce highlight reel moments in his second AFL campaign. The powerful 20-year-old regularly influences games with his ability to burst from stoppage, stand up in tackles and deliver game changing moments around the contest. His season came to an early close after an ankle injury halted his momentum in round 20 against Fremantle, but Reid’s impact was already clear, finishing third in the John Worsfold Medal and further cementing his status as a cornerstone of West Coast’s engine room. In a significant moment for the club, he committed his future in blue and gold by signing a two-year contract extension through to the end of 2028. What he can achieve in his third season will be fascinating to watch as the Eagles embark on a new era under Andrew McQualter. At a Glance: Junior club: Tongala (VIC). Debut: Round 1, 2024. Recruited from: Tongala/Bendigo Pioneers/Victoria Country (VIC). Brownlow votes: 10.
