Nic Reid Explained

Nic Reid
Fullname:Nicolas Reid
Birth Date:4 September 1995
Originalteam: (Western Australian Football League)
Draftpick:2020 Pre-season Supplemental Selection Period,
Debutdate:16 August 2020
Debutstadium:Perth Stadium
Height:188 cm
Weight:88 kg
Position:Medium Forward
Guernsey:46
Statsend:Round 18 2020
Years1:2020
Games Goals1:3 (1)

Nicolas Reid (born 4 September 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by through the 2020 Pre-season supplemental selection period.[1] [2]

Early football

Reid played junior football for Claremont.[3] He then decided to not continue onto professional football and played amateur football for his local side, North Beach Football Club.[4] After kicking 48 goals in the 2018 season, he was selected to play for the reserves team in the Western Australian Football League (WAFL). In the 2019 WAFL season, he kicked 23 goals over the 15 games he played.[5]

AFL career

Reid was recruited by West Coast with during the 2020 pre-season supplemental selection period.[2] Reid debuted in West Coast's 32 point win over Hawthorn in the 12th round of the 2020 AFL season.[6] [7] [8] On debut, Reid kicked 1 goal and 1 behind, and collected 9 disposals and 3 tackles.[9] Reid was delisted at the conclusion of the season after spending only the 2020 season with the Eagles[10]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the 2020 season[11]

|- style="background:#EAEAEA"| scope="row" text-align:center | 2020| | 36 || 3 || 1 || 1 || 8 || 13 || 21 || 1 || 8 || 0.3 || 0.3 || 2.7 || 4.3 || 7.0 || 0.3 || 2.7|- style="background:#EAEAEA; font-weight:bold; width:2em"| scope="row" text-align:center class="sortbottom" colspan=3 | Career| 3| 1| 1| 8| 13| 21| 1| 8| 0.3| 0.3| 2.7| 4.3| 7.0| 0.3| 2.7|}

Personal life

Before Reid turned to professional football, he was a Health & Physical Education teacher at Carine Senior High School.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seven in a row: Eagles cruise past Hawks to boost flag hopes. McGowan. Marc. 16 August 2020. 18 September 2020. AFL Media.
  2. Web site: Former Cat Jamaine Jones and former North Beach amateur Nic Reid claim final two spots on West Coast Eagles' list. Quartermaine. Braden. The West Australian. 3 March 2020. 18 September 2020.
  3. Web site: WAFL Playing profile . www.wafl.com.au . 19 September 2020.
  4. Web site: From the ammos to the big time: Reid earns his wings. Stocks. Gary. 13 August 2020. West Coast Eagles Media. 18 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Reid, Jones added to list. Stocks. Gary. 5 March 2020. West Coast Eagles Media. 18 September 2020.
  6. Web site: Mature-age recruit Nic Reid set for West Coast Eagles debut against Hawthorn. 13 August 2020. The West Australian. Duffield. Mark. 18 September 2020.
  7. Web site: AFL 2020: Flying Liam Ryan's three hangers help Eagles to seventh-straight in Hawks win. McMurtry. Andrew. News.com.au. 17 August 2020. 18 September 2020.
  8. Web site: McGovern and his 'famous thumb' to return. The Examiner. Chadwick. Justin. 13 August 2020 . 18 September 2020.
  9. Web site: Round 12 • West Coast Eagles v Hawthorn. 16 August 2020 . 18 September 2020.
  10. Web site: West Coast Eagles confirm list changes. Stocks. Gary. 21 October 2020. 21 October 2020. West Coast Eagles Media.
  11. Web site: Nic Reid. AFL Tables. 12 November 2020.
  12. Web site: Thumbs up for Gov, school teacher down to debut. Beveridge. Riley. AFL Media. 13 August 2020. 18 September 2020.