Sam Reid (footballer, born 1991)

Sam Reid (born 27 December 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted to Sydney with the 38th selection in the 2009 AFL Draft,[1] becoming a third generation footballer at AFL/VFL level. His grandfather Bruce Reid senior played for Footscray, his father Bruce Reid, for Footscray and Carlton[2] and his uncle John Reid for Melbourne, Footscray and Sydney. He is also the younger brother of Collingwood premiership player Ben Reid.[2][3]

This article is about the Sydney Swans player. For the Greater Western Sydney player, see Sam Reid (footballer, born 1989).

Sam Reid
Reid playing for Sydney in June 2017.
Personal information
Full name Sam Reid
Date of birth (1991-12-27) 27 December 1991
Original team(s) Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 38, 2009 national draft
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Position(s) Forward / Defender
Club information
Current club Sydney
Number 20
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2010– Sydney 143 (154)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Reid made one senior appearance in his first season at the Swans, making his debut in Round 22, 2010 against the Brisbane Lions he finished the match with 13 disposals, 8 marks and a goal.[4] In 2011, Reid played all but one game and consistently displayed his athleticism and contested marking ability while playing in one of the most difficult positions on the field, at centre half-forward. In round 12, he was nominated for the 2011 AFL Rising Star after a strong performance against Richmond in which he kicked 2 goals and 5 behinds.[5] Reid showed enormous promise during his first full season in the AFL and was rewarded with Swans Rising Star Award at the club's end of year awards night.[6]

2012 proved to be an up and down year personally for Reid as he continued to come to terms with the greater attention thrust his way from experienced defenders. He kicked a career high 6 goals against Brisbane Lions at the SCG during a season which culminated with him being part of the Swans' premiership side. He kicked one goal in the 2012 AFL Grand Final victory over Hawthorn Hawks.

Personal life

Sam married long time girlfriend Kimberley in 2017. Their first child, a boy, Saxon was born in 2019.

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of round 11, 2015[7]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2010 Sydney 201119413811.01.09.04.013.08.01.0
2011 Sydney 2023222614397240106451.01.16.24.210.44.62.0
2012 Sydney 202231191159120668431.40.95.24.19.43.12.0
2013 Sydney 201074614710838240.70.46.14.710.83.82.4
2014 Sydney 202017910010620668480.90.55.05.310.33.42.4
2015 Sydney 201033626312551220.30.36.26.312.55.12.2
Career 86 81 62 490 408 898 339 183 0.9 0.7 5.7 4.7 10.4 3.9 2.1

References
  1. AFL Draft List
  2. Blake, Martin (25 June 2011). "Backyard rivals".
  3. Cowley, Michael (14 May 2011). "Life's a box of chocolates for young Swan".
  4. "Reid a blue blood". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  5. "Blood Rising". afl.com.au. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  6. Otto, Tyson (8 October 2011). "Adam Goodes wins third Bob Skilton Medal". Herald Sun.
  7. Sam Reid's player profile at AFL Tables

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