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]

For other people named Sam or Samuel Reid, see Samuel Reid (disambiguation).

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 98 kg (216 lb)
Position(s) Key Forward
Club information
Current club Sydney
Number 20
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2010- Sydney 165 (166)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 5 2022.
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 that 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

Reid grew up in Bright in Northeast Victoria, attending, he attended Galen Catholic College for his final years of high school to train with the Murray Bushrangers. Reid married long time girlfriend Kimberley in 2017. Their first child, a boy, Saxon was born in 2019.

Statistics
Statistics are correct to Round 6 2021[7]
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
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
2016 Sydney 20000000000.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
2017 Sydney 20223017166115281134301.40.87.55.212.86.11.4
2018 Sydney 2012211112632.02.011.01.012.06.03.0
2019 Sydney 20222813143109252110631.30.66.55.011.55.02.9
2020 Sydney 20105643418438160.50.64.34.18.43.81.6
2021 Sydney 2065437286526160.80.66.14.610.84.32.6
Career 159 164 104 890 702 1592 653 311 1.0 0.6 5.5 4.4 10.0 4.1 1.9

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. Archived from the original on 18 June 2011. 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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