{"id":387208,"date":"2024-04-22T20:45:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T20:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=387208"},"modified":"2024-04-22T22:04:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T22:04:22","slug":"why-future-million-dollar-star-is-no-comparison-to-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=387208","title":{"rendered":"Why future 'million-dollar' star is 'no comparison' to great"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caroline Wilson<\/a> says 2023 No.1 draft pick Harley Reid<\/a> is "no comparison" to former Geelong<\/a> skipper and four-time premiership star Joel Selwood<\/a> at the same age.<\/p>\n

Selwood was drafted to the Cats with pick seven in the 2006 draft\ufeff, going on to play a key role in his debut season in 2007, winning the rising star award and collecting his first of four premiership medals.<\/p>\n

Reid was arguably the most highly-touted draftee in the modern era, drafted to a floundering Eagles side who finished their 2023 season with the wooden spoon in hand.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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The Eagles young gun has featured in all six of their matches so far in 2024, with his performance against rivals Fremantle in round six a standout<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He booted three goals and collected 18 disposals in their shock 37-point win in the western derby.<\/p>\n

\"Harley<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old has also already been nominated for the AFL rising star award, for his round five performance that saw him notch up 27 disposals and a goal in their 39-point win over Richmond.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Despite his impressive start to what will likely be a successful and award-filled career, Wilson is yet to be convinced Reid is more influential than Selwood was at the same stage of his career.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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"First six games, no comparison," Wilson said on Nine's Footy Classified<\/em> on Monday night.<\/p>\n

"Joel Selwood was brave and a leader and a brilliant player.<\/p>\n

\"Joel<\/p>\n

"I haven't seen anyone single handedly behave the way he (Selwood) does."<\/p>\n

But Wilson admits she hasn't written Reid off just yet.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"I'm talking up to round six. Ask me again at the end of the year," she said.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Matthew Lloyd believes Reid's impact\ufeff has been immeasurable.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

"Nobody at North (Melbourne) has a capacity to step in and change the fortune of your team. He's done that (at West Coast)," Lloyd said.<\/p>\n

After his stellar start to the year, questions have already begun swirling about when the Eagles will attempt to extend his contract.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Under the draft rule, Reid can now be signed on for another year.<\/p>\n

\"Reid<\/p>\n

Lloyd has urged Reid, who is currently signed for three seasons, to hold off talks to increase his worth in the game.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"In three years' time, you'd think Harley Reid\ufeff is a million-dollar player," Lloyd said.<\/p>\n

\ufeffThe Eagles are 2-4 after six rounds, looking ahead to their clash with the Gold Coast Suns on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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