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List Mgmt. Welcome Harley Reid (Pick 1, 2023 National Draft)
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Harley not sighted anywhere in the huge team photo 
time to fold the club
time to fold the club
None of the blokes missing from training are in that pic(Waterman, Oz, Sheed, Barnett, Reid).
Only conclusion to make is that they've been released from their contracts and are joining other clubs via SSP.
Time to pack it in
Dusty went forward more, big jump in goals and goal assists, drop off in clearances.Dusty maybe?
| Dusty | GM | K | H | D | M | G | B | T | GA | I50 | CL |
2010 | 21 | 10 | 10.2 | 20.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
2011 | 22 | 14.1 | 8 | 22.1 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| % Increase | 41.00% | -21.57% | 9.41% | 45.83% | 200.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% | 350.00% | 20.00% | -22.92% | |
| Harley Reid | GM | K | H | D | M | G | B | T | GA | I50 | CL |
2024 | 20 | 8.6 | 9.9 | 18.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 5 |
2025 | 12.1 | 7.8 | 20.2 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
The Harley hype machine: Why West Coast’s one obligation to Reid is keeping him on the right path
West Coast can define the era of their rebuild if they manage Harley Reid well, regardless of whether or not they end up keeping him.
Interesting quote in this article
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They expect to see him “do that” in Eagles colours for at least the next two years after the AFL and the AFL Players’ Association bowed to pressure and made first-round draft picks from 2023 onwards sign standard three-year deals.
That decision worked against Reid, as his suspension means he not only lost the Rising Star bonus, but he is yet to become eligible to sign an Additional Services Agreement in his third season (and with it the chance to earn the money his marketing power demands) because he didn’t finish top five in that award.
The rule also means the youngster potentially has to endure an extra season of questions relating to whether he is staying beyond the third year, rather than extending or not midway through his second, as he may have under the old system.”
So he can’t actually re-sign yet unless he finished top 5 in the rising star? Doesn’t sound right
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The Harley hype machine: Why West Coast’s one obligation to Reid is keeping him on the right path
West Coast can define the era of their rebuild if they manage Harley Reid well, regardless of whether or not they end up keeping him.www.theage.com.au
Interesting quote in this article
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They expect to see him “do that” in Eagles colours for at least the next two years after the AFL and the AFL Players’ Association bowed to pressure and made first-round draft picks from 2023 onwards sign standard three-year deals.
That decision worked against Reid, as his suspension means he not only lost the Rising Star bonus, but he is yet to become eligible to sign an Additional Services Agreement in his third season (and with it the chance to earn the money his marketing power demands) because he didn’t finish top five in that award.
The rule also means the youngster potentially has to endure an extra season of questions relating to whether he is staying beyond the third year, rather than extending or not midway through his second, as he may have under the old system.”
So he can’t actually re-sign yet unless he finished top 5 in the rising star? Doesn’t sound right
No, just certain parts of his third year rookie contract can't be restructured. However he still won the AFLCA best first year player award from memory so I would be shocked if the AFL refused a third year contract rewrite, particularly if we get the AFLPA onside.
Dangerfield won't be approving that as will impact on Geelong's pursuit.....
In all seriousness if he can't get a re-write then that whole system is broken. He should be getting a million a year in his third year (assuming this year is much like his first / improvement)
Yeah but who's the head of the AFLPA and who does he play for?...
IMO we will ask for dispensation to adjust his 3rd year due to special circumstances and marketing ability.
Which is 100% valid.
If the AFL don't allow it expect the club to go legal as a breach of fair trade. The AFL cant shaft players not getting a justified 3rd year pay increase just because they were drafted in the 1st round.
And that is why IMO the club would threaten legal action if something wasn't allowed.
It's a rock solid argument. No player has had the marketing ability of Harley from day 1. Never mind year 3.
Good measured article there. Certainly a polite way of saying what we’ve seen (that he has come back out of shape). Understandable on his part and no doubt part of his learning and maturing. Hopefully the support network can speed that process up.
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This is the clause relating to what can trigger an additional services agreement for a draftee in his 3rd year
There’s not much wriggle room for us
However, the below clause would also apply
If that doesn’t apply to Harley, it won’t apply to anyone. Ever
There’s not much wriggle room for us
However, the below clause would also apply
If that doesn’t apply to Harley, it won’t apply to anyone. Ever
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How does he not qualify for clause e?
He was still nominated for the Rising Star and has already played 20 senior games?
Does being ineligible to win the Rising Star revoke his nomination?
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Interesting. Top 5 BnF finish should be within his wheelhouse you would think.
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If a problem arises with fair pay or pay increase for Harley and WCE help him legally or otherwise to earn what he deserves, and succeed; then that may increase his loyalty to the club, and reasons to stay?
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This absolute spanner just doesn't give up, I'd be happy to never hear from him again.
Skip to 15 seconds for any impatient MF's.
Fingers crossed he is wrong for a second time #TheyWontPickHimMitch
This absolute spanner just doesn't give up, I'd be happy to never hear from him again.
Skip to 15 seconds for any impatient MF's.
Fingers crossed he is wrong for a second time #TheyWontPickHimMitch
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I mean I tend to agree he won't finish his career here, but that doesn't necessarily mean taking him was a mistake. Depends on what we've already achieved if he goes and what we could get in a trade.
Wishful thinking maybe, but see Harley as a Judd, in that he'll hopefully achieve some personal and club success with WC, then move on in his prime for the next stage of his career, being the toast of the town in Melbourne.
Certainly not a mistake getting him.
Certainly not a mistake getting him.
Keep rolling with the he's chris judd nonsense when he hasn't even signed an extension to his initial 3 years.
He's either leaving at the end of 3 years or he's an Eagles for life. He's not beating around the bush and staying around for an extra year or 2 to repay favour.
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He's either leaving at the end of 3 years or he's an Eagles for life. He's not beating around the bush and staying around for an extra year or 2 to repay favour.
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There's a high probability he'll sign an extension that takes him out to free agency, when he'll be able to more fully control his destiny and max out his income. That may mean staying, or it may mean going.
That's what any smart footballer should do.
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