Geelong and Hawthorn are leading contenders for securing the signature of Harley Reid As the young prodigy from the West Coast considers his next move with several proposals piling up on his desk.
Reid remains committed until the conclusion of 2026; however, due to his talent and demonstrated abilities, numerous teams are trying to secure his services ahead of others.
The Eagles presented three contract options to the previous top draft pick: one for three years, another for five years, plus an option for free agency, followed by a more extended deal proposal. , demonstrating "the high regard they have for" the Victorian.
The three proposals vary between approximately $1.6 million per season up to about $2 million, as reported. AFL Media's Cal Twomey.
Twomey stated that he will continue to move at his own pace. Gettable.
Throughout his one-and-a-half-year tenure with the Eagles, he has demonstrated patience. In turn, this has illustrated just how highly the team values him, how fondly they regard him, and their strong desire to keep him.
However, it won’t prevent the Victorian clubs from targeting him.
The strong pull that has seen many players return to their home state is what's working in favour of the Victorian clubs.
However, Twomey, after dismissing three options, thinks the Hawks and Cats remain strong possibilities.
Twomey mentioned that almost all the clubs in Victoria will likely join this competition not only this year but also next year.
"North Melbourne, it doesn’t appeal to me. The Western Bulldogs , not to mention. And Carlton really faces significant salary cap limitations.
Hawthorn and Geelong emerge as the clear front-runners in this scenario."
Essendon possesses both the draft picks and the financial resources. Don’t overlook Melbourne’s strong effort either, considering they previously put forth the largest-ever trade offers for draft selections with the aim of securing (Reid).
Geelong holds a competitive edge over other Victoria teams thanks to the appealing lifestyle away from the Melbourne hub. They consistently position themselves as championship contenders annually, guided by their leadership. Chris Scott .
On the contrary, Hawthorn are just beginning their premiership window under Sam Mitchell , who has shown the AFL community just how aggressively he intends to pursue top-tier talent.
Mitchell had a meeting with one of Reid's teammates. Oscar Allen , similar to Reid, is contemplating his future with the struggling Eagles.