Speculation Harley Reid [OOC 2026]

[eastfreo75]

He would have gone to the draft. Which is exactly what Reid would threaten to do if you didn't trade him where he wanted to go. If he wants to leave West Coast have no control of the destination under the current system.

100% players have a right of veto for trades.

Say West Coast wanted to trade Reid to the highest bidder, he can say no. In American sports they don't have that right.

For the Eagles, need to either sign him up for more years or trade him now and get the best deal they can that Reid will agree to. Reid out of contract and requesting a trade is a very bad outcome for the Eagles.

 

[Wild Bill]

Players picking clubs is a goodwill thing. It's not a written rule.

When has a club ever said to a leaving player “you can’t go to the team you want - you must go to the team we tell you to”?

Its never happened.

 

[THE_GUN]

You do know that is not how it works? The player picks the club and then it’s up to them to work it out.

Thats not always the case

 

[Outtatym]

Thats not always the case

When hasn't it been?

 

[Barrybran]

Goodwill?

They pick the employer who wants them, fits the lifestyle/ location they want and is offering the best deal.

Clubs aren't under any obligation to make deals with certain clubs. There are mechanisms for players to change clubs. Clubs deal with specific clubs out of goodwill.

 

[Barrybran]

He would have gone to the draft. Which is exactly what Reid would threaten to do if you didn't trade him where he wanted to go. If he wants to leave West Coast have no control of the destination under the current system.

There are ten teams in Victoria who would be happy to sign Harley Reid

 

[Easternkingdom87]

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When has a club ever said to a leaving player “you can’t go to the team you want - you must go to the team we tell you to”?

Its never happened.

Chris Judd wanted to go to Collingwood I believe.


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[Cubs2Lions]

Chris Judd wanted to go to Collingwood I believe.


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[Easternkingdom87]

Possibly one of the most important recruitments for the eagles, is Yasmin duursma for the aflw team!! If that happens, it’s the best indicator the eagles could have that Harley will stay in perth




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[Foxx]

There are ten teams in Victoria who would be happy to sign Harley Reid

Yet he will go to the one that he chooses. (If he leaves). The only time that doesn't happen is if the player is contracted or goes to the draft.

 

[Easternkingdom87]

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[jdstorm]

How is an employee chosing their employer weird?

Because in this case the AFL is their employer and the clubs are branches.

It’s not uncommon in other industries for people to shuffle around locations based on opportunity and how it benefits your employer and not just individual self interest