Nic Reid

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 West Coast through the 2020 Pre-season supplemental selection period.[1][2]

For other people named Nicholas Reid, see Nicholas Reid (disambiguation).

Nic Reid
Personal information
Full name Nicolas Reid
Date of birth (1995-09-04) 4 September 1995
Original team(s) West Coast (Western Australian Football League)
Draft 2020 Pre-season Supplemental Selection Period, West Coast
Debut 16 August 2020, West Coast vs. Hawthorn, at Perth Stadium
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Position(s) Medium Forward
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 46
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020 West Coast 3 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 18 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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 West Coast 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]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020[lower-alpha 1] West Coast 3631181321180.30.32.74.37.00.32.7
Career 3 1 1 8 13 21 1 8 0.3 0.3 2.7 4.3 7.0 0.3 2.7
  1. The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal life

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

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