Essendon Bombers linked with major move for Harley Reid

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Harley Reid’s future has been a major talking point ever since the teenager was selected by the West Coast Eagles with the first overall pick.

Now one Victorian club has been linked with the 19-year-old who won’t be out of contract until after the 2026 season.

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While more clubs will likely emerge in the hopes of pinching the young star away, AFL journalist Tom Morris says one club could already be plotting a major move.

“Harley Reid’s OK in terms of his contract,” Morris said on SEN Breakfast.

“There will be a big club that comes for him. I just want to put a watch on Essendon and a big offer.

“Just put a watch on this. I’m not saying it’s happened yet, but the Bombers and Harley Reid – there’s just a lot of chat about them at the moment.

“It’s one to keep an eye on.”

Kane Cornes added: “I don’t reckon they’ll be on their own there in throwing a big offer at Harley Reid.”

The report didn’t sit well with footy fans who quickly rubbished the speculation while pointing to the fact the Eagles are the biggest club in Australia.

Ten news reporter Lachy Reid wrote: “I reckon @WestCoastEagles can match any “big” offer. Think they have a bit of money in the bank and cap space coming up.”

One user wrote: “West Coast are the biggest club in Aus, the sheer amount of revenue the Eagles bring in compared to every other club is crazy. It’s amazing that recent on field results can cloud this much Judgement.”

A second added: “Do people still not realise that the @WestCoastEagles are the biggest and wealthiest club in the competition?”

The hype over Reid reached breaking point after he delivered a stunning performance in his first derby against Fremantle.

Reid lit Optus Stadium up as he finished with 19 disposals, seven clearances and three goals as the Eagles secured the 16.9 (105) to 10.8 (68) victory.

His Derby display came after he gave the AFL world a glimpse of what’s to come in a 27-disposal, Rising Star nomination effort in the club’s breakthrough win over Richmond in round 5.

With Reid at the helm, the Eagles have shown they’re no longer an AFL easybeat with two wins and a nailbiting six-point loss to the Bombers in Round 8.

Melbourne fans will get their second look at Reid this season when the Eagles venture into Marvel Stadium to take on Collingwood.

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