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West Australian
3 days ago
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- West Australian
Fremantle Dockers forward Murphy Reid rated equal best on ground by coaches during western derby
Exciting Fremantle youngster Murphy Reid would have tied for the Glendinning-Allan Medal if Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter were voting for the award after the western derby on Saturday. In another boost for his AFL Rising Star hopes, Reid polled eight votes for his 23 disposals, 15 score involvements and one goal. The half-forward finished third in Glendinning-Allan Medal voting behind Hayden Young and Andrew Brayshaw, but the AFL Coaches Association votes told a different story. Longmuir and McQualter were required to submit votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis and Reid was locked with Young on eight votes. While individual voting remains confidential, one coach gave Reid five votes and the other handed him three. Brayshaw and Michael Frederick both received six votes, while Caleb Serong and Shai Bolton had one vote each. Reid has had a wonderful first season in the AFL and is one of the favourites to win the Rising Star award. He is competing with Adelaide's Daniel Curtin and Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft for that prize. Longmuir said Reid's consistency had set him apart from the other contenders this season when speaking after the win and defender Jordan Clark said his teammate reminded him of Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury. 'It sounds like a bit unrealistic comparing him to Scotty Pendlebury but he is a player like that who is not blessed with super speed but he sees the game and is very sharp in his mind,' Clark told The West Australian. 'He sees the game very well and he's very clean. I think he did watch a lot of Scotty Pendlebury growing up, so he's a very classy little player. I think he's got a lovely mix that works for him. 'I don't want to use it loosely and it's probably disrespecting Scotty Pendlebury in a way because he's one of the greatest players in the game. 'But you watch him and he's in positions where you think someone shouldn't get out of that, but he does. He's not a fast bloke, he's not massively built, he's just clever and classy. I think he thinks and sees the game ahead before people see what is going to happen.' Collingwood's Nick Daicos extended his lead for the AFLCA award with a best on ground performance against Richmond. Noah Anderson is now four votes behind him after picking up eight votes in Gold Coast's win over Brisbane, Serong has dropped from third to fourth after Geelong's Bailey Smith overtook him and is now 14 votes behind Daicos with four games remaining.
Perth Now
3 days ago
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- Perth Now
Reid deserved BOG medal, according to one derby coach
Exciting Fremantle youngster Murphy Reid would have tied for the Glendinning-Allan Medal if Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter were voting for the award after the western derby on Saturday. In another boost for his AFL Rising Star hopes, Reid polled eight votes for his 23 disposals, 15 score involvements and one goal. The half-forward finished third in Glendinning-Allan Medal voting behind Hayden Young and Andrew Brayshaw, but the AFL Coaches Association votes told a different story. Longmuir and McQualter were required to submit votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis and Reid was locked with Young on eight votes. While individual voting remains confidential, one coach gave Reid five votes and the other handed him three. Brayshaw and Michael Frederick both received six votes, while Caleb Serong and Shai Bolton had one vote each. Reid has had a wonderful first season in the AFL and is one of the favourites to win the Rising Star award. He is competing with Adelaide's Daniel Curtin and Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft for that prize. Murphy Reid celebrates. Credit: Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos / Getty Images Longmuir said Reid's consistency had set him apart from the other contenders this season when speaking after the win and defender Jordan Clark said his teammate reminded him of Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury. 'It sounds like a bit unrealistic comparing him to Scotty Pendlebury but he is a player like that who is not blessed with super speed but he sees the game and is very sharp in his mind,' Clark told The West Australian. 'He sees the game very well and he's very clean. I think he did watch a lot of Scotty Pendlebury growing up, so he's a very classy little player. I think he's got a lovely mix that works for him. 'I don't want to use it loosely and it's probably disrespecting Scotty Pendlebury in a way because he's one of the greatest players in the game. 'But you watch him and he's in positions where you think someone shouldn't get out of that, but he does. He's not a fast bloke, he's not massively built, he's just clever and classy. I think he thinks and sees the game ahead before people see what is going to happen.' Fremantle won the western derby. Credit: Ian Munro / The West Australian Collingwood's Nick Daicos extended his lead for the AFLCA award with a best on ground performance against Richmond. Noah Anderson is now four votes behind him after picking up eight votes in Gold Coast's win over Brisbane, Serong has dropped from third to fourth after Geelong's Bailey Smith overtook him and is now 14 votes behind Daicos with four games remaining.
West Australian
4 days ago
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- West Australian
Fremantle Dockers forward Murphy Reid compared to Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury as Rising Star calls increase
Exciting Fremantle forward Murphy Reid has been compared to 400-game superstar Scott Pendlebury as calls grow for him to win the AFL Rising Star award following a stunning western derby performance on Saturday. Reid finished third in Glendinning-Allan Medal voting behind Hayden Young and Andrew Brayshaw after a superb game where he had 23 disposals, one goal and 15 score involvements. He was the first player to have 15 score involvements in a derby since 2012 when Matt Rosa collected 43 possessions for West Coast. Teammate Jordan Clark said Reid's ability to read the play, create time and make his teammates better reminded him of Pendlebury. 'It sounds like a bit unrealistic comparing him to Scotty Pendlebury but he is a player like that who is not blessed with super speed but he sees the game and is very sharp in his mind,' Clark told The West Australian. 'He sees the game very well and he's very clean. I think he did watch a lot of Scotty Pendlebury growing up, so he's a very classy little player. I think he's got a lovely mix that works for him. 'I don't want to use it loosely and it's probably disrespecting Scotty Pendlebury in a way because he's one of the greatest players in the game. 'But you watch him and he's in positions where you think someone shouldn't get out of that, but he does. He's not a fast bloke, he's not massively built, he's just clever and classy. I think he thinks and sees the game ahead before people see what is going to happen.' Pendlebury is on track to break Brent Harvey's all-time games record next year after playing 419 games. A dual premiership star, Norm Smith medallist, former captain, six-time All-Australian and five-time best and fairest, Pendlebury's skill, composure and ability to get himself out of trouble have made him one of the game's greats. Reid has looked perfectly at home in the AFL since kicking four goals in one quarter on debut against Geelong. He also kicked four goals against Port Adelaide. The Victorian is third favourite with bookmakers to be named the Rising Star behind Adelaide's Daniel Curtin and Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft, but Dockers coach Justin Longmuir said he'd done everything to warrant winning the award. 'If I was picking it, I'd pick him. If you looked at consistency across the course of the year, he would have been the most consistent first-year player,' Longmuir said. Curtin rocketed into favouritism after a huge month for the Crows. He was best on ground against Richmond with 26 possessions and two goals to kick start a wonderful run of form. The West Aussie also had 26 touches and one goal against the Western Bulldogs, then collected 20 possessions and kicked a goal against Gold Coast. He received AFL Coaches' Association votes in all three of those games. Curtin performed well against Port Adelaide on Saturday night too, finishing with 22 possessions and four clearances. Drafted at pick eight in 2023, Curtin had to be patient as the Crows looked for his best position. He was either subbed on or off in four of his seven games last season and played as tall defender or half-back before finding his niche on the wing this season. Ashcroft spent the majority of the season as the favourite after stepping straight into Brisbane's team during their premiership defence. He had 25 possessions on debut and was influential in the first QClash of the season with 29 disposals. Ashcroft is averaging 19.5 touches and 1.8 clearances per game while also kicking 10 goals for the season. But after making a splash on debut, it's been Reid's consistency that has been the hallmark of his game. The young Docker has had more disposals than Curtin, kicked more goals, had more score involvements and only slightly trails the Crow for tackles and clearances. Reid is on the verge of becoming the first Docker to kick 20 goals, have 20 goal assists and 100 score involvements since Matthew Pavlich in 2015. He currently has 19 goals, 17 goal assists and 106 score involvements with four home-and-away games remaining and the possibility of finals. Only Andrew Brayshaw, Shai Bolton and Caleb Serong have had more score involvements than Reid at Fremantle this season and the Dockers were thrilled when he signed a new contract until the end of 2029. The Dockers selected Reid at pick 17 in last year's national draft after watching him excelling for Sandringham Dragons. He spent time in the midfield during the pre-season but quickly showed his talent as a forward which has allowed him to become an important part of the team. While his class has shone out, Glendinning-Allan medallist Hayden Young said it was only a matter of time before Reid becomes a midfielder and plays alongside himself, Brayshaw and Serong in the centre-square rotation. 'He's got beautiful touch, he's super elusive and he's a very crafty player,' Young said. 'I thought he was outstanding for a bloke who's not that big. He's very hard to tackle. 'He's going to be a great player for us and I'm really happy with the brand of footy he's playing at the moment. Hopefully he can keep developing. I'd love to see him get through the midfield in the years to come.'
Herald Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Round 15 AFL Rising Star nomination Finn O'Sullivan on his draft class, midfield future
Rising Star Roo Finn O'Sullivan is already 'getting a bit toey' thinking about the stacked midfield stocks at North Melbourne as he sees the club's rebuild as ready to take off. O'Sullivan earned the round 15 AFL Rising Star nomination for his polished 18 disposal effort in Saturday's win over Carlton, a reward for a strong debut season in which he has played 12 out of 13 games. That debut season has largely been spent on at half-back or the wing, with the No.2 pick happy to learn another position as the Roos balance an already deep midfield rotation. This year, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Luke Parker, Tom Powell, George Wardlaw, Jy Simpkin and Harry Sheezel have averaged the most centre bounce attendances for the Roos alongside ruck Tristan Xerri, leaving the likes of Colby McKercher and O'Sullivan looking for a way in. Like most youngsters, O'Sullivan sees himself as a midfielder when he matures, but it might not be easy to crack the rotation in coming years. 'To be honest I get pretty toey when I hear all the blokes who aren't playing midfield already that will turn into midfielders,' he said. 'We have already got one of the best midfields in the comp I reckon and then you add in blokes playing in different positions, obviously Colby is playing as a half-backer. 'When you hear the names in there and the names that will be in there in the next few years you get very excited and then for me, playing off the half-back and a bit on the wing has been awesome to see what it is like in those positions. 'Hopefully that will give me a bit more understanding of the game when I play midfield.' O'Sullivan has become the frontman of a four-man North Melbourne 2025 draft class that includes pick 27 Matt Whitlock, No.57 selection Luke Urquhart and father-son River Stevens. Whitlock has already drawn headlines after the Roos gambled by trading their 2025 first-round pick to Richmond in November to select him, and he has played one game, while the other youngsters continue to develop. O'Sullivan, from Koroit, west of Warrnambool, has run his eye over his draft class in his laid-back style, and the budding star defender nobody is talking about. FINN'S DRAFT CLASS TAKES Matt Whitlock Pick 27, 1 AFL game, 8 VFL games The swingman made his AFL debut in round 4 against Sydney and has played largely as a defender in the VFL, with some solid outings. O'Sullivan says: 'You have big Matty Whitlock who is about 29kg lighter than some of the boys he is playing against who are more like 28 years old. 'I think for any of the boys he plays on (at training) like big Souva (Nick Larkey) or even sometimes when he is up forward and on big Corry (Aidan Corr), he is hard to play on. He is pretty switched on, very skilful, composed. He will be no worries.' Luke Urquhart Pick 57, 8 VFL games A tough midfielder, Urquhart has shown some strong signs – including a 23 disposal, seven mark VFL game against Collingwood – but has recently been battling a hip flexor injury. O'Sullivan says: 'With Urq, obviously he is a big body frame and you can already see that he is putting it to the older midfielders like LDU (Luke Davies-Uniacke) and Jyser (Jy Simpkin) and the explosiveness and power is definitely a strength of his. That is something he will keep working with.' River Stevens Pick 67, 11 VFL games The son of former skipper Anthony, young Stevens has been playing as a small forward in the VFL side. O'Sullivan says: 'With Riv, he is one of the most skilful players at the club. So dangerous around goals, got obviously great goal sense, so can't wait to see how he keeps developing.' UNDER THE RADAR GEM When asked to nominate a young Roo who's development has gone unnoticed externally, O'Sullivan quickly named half-back flanker Riley Hardeman. Hardeman has only missed one game since round 4 and the No.23 pick from the 2023 draft has found plenty of ball in defence. O'Sullivan says: 'I think he is already well known now but he is an absolute gun. The way he has been playing has been exceptional and definitely been a key for us winning. He will definitely be one to keep improving and he will definitely be on the radar I am sure in the next couple of years.' Originally published as Round 15 AFL Rising Star nomination Finn O'Sullivan on his draft class and future at North Melbourne
Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Selwood's life in pictures following tragic passing
The Selwood family has been hit by more tragedy with Adam Selwood passing just three months after his twin brother Troy, as we look back on the Eagles great's best moments. Born on May 1 1984, alongside twin brother Troy, he would be the second Selwood to enter the AFL, with the Bendigo product being taken at pick 53 in the 2002 AFL Draft after Troy was taken at pick 19 by Brisbane. West Coast Eagles new recruits Adam Selwood (right) and Brent Staker in the club locker room. Credit: Iain Gillespie / WA News Selwood would play two games in his first season, including the losing elimination final to Adelaide. West Coast Eagles versus Adelaide crows Elimination final at AAMI stadium 6/9/03. Adam Selwood keeps the ball away from Adelaides' Brent Reilly. Credit: Trevor Collens / WA News Selwood will play just a further three matches in 2004, with osteitis pubis ending his season early in a frustrating start to AFL life. But Selwood would announce himself in 2005, playing 21 matches and receiving an AFL Rising Star nomination, putting in a commanding performance in their preliminary final win over Adelaide with 26 touches and a goal. Preliminary Final At Subiaco Oval. West Coast Eagles versus Adelaide Crows. Adam Selwood celebrates a victory against the Crows to put the Eagles into the Grand Final against the Swans. Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News However, he would be kept quiet, a week later gathering just seven touches as West Coast would lose a grand final heartbreaking by four points. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Adam Selwood of West Coast is tackled by Nic Fosdike of Sydney during the 2005 AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground September 24, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Hamish Blair / Getty Images Having solidified himself as a defensive midfielder, Selwood would play every single game of the 2006 premiership season, averaging 19 disposals a game. West Coast Eagles versus Collingwood at Subiaco Oval; Adam Selwood drifts in front of Blake Caracella to mark the ball. Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News In the qualifying final against Sydney at Subiaco, the Eagles would once again be on the wrong side going down by one point with Selwood shattered after the loss. West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans qualifying final at Subiaco. Sydney won the match by a point 13.7 (85) to 12.12 (84). Adam Selwood after the match. Credit: Iain Gillespie / WA News But three weeks later, the Eagles and Selwood got their revenge, winning by one point in one of the all-time great grand finals with Selwood contributing 26 touches. Adam Selwood and David Wirrpanda of the Eagles celebrate after winning the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: GSP Images / AFL Photos/GSP In one of the more infamous moments of his career, Selwood got in a fight with Fremantle's Des Headland, in a fiery derby clash, but neither would be sanctioned after Selwood was cleared of using insulting language. West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers at Subiaco Oval; Fremantle's Des Headland about to go on report for striking West Coasts Adam Selwood. Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers at Subiaco Oval; Fremantle's Des Headland about to go on report for striking West Coasts Adam Selwood. pic Mal Fairclough Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News On the back of the premiership, Selwood would reach new heights in 2007, playing the best game of his career against North Melbourne with 34 disposals. Adam Selwood and Dean Cox celebrate their win during the Round 5 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and West Coast Eagles at the MCG. Credit: Greg Ford / AFL Photos/GSP While the Eagles would fall short of defending their flag, losing the semi-final to Collingwood despite Selwood's 31-touch performance, there would still be joy at the MCG, celebrating with brother Joel after Geelong beat Port Adelaide. Fans during the 2007 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide Power at the MCG. Credit: Andrew White / AFL Photos/GSP At the end of 2007 Adam would be joined by brother Scott who after he was selected with pick No.22 in the draft, Brother I'm coming: West Coast Eagle Scott Selwood, with brother Adam Selwood(background), is set to make his debut. Mal Fairclough Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News Having finished third in the club champion award, Selwood would do the same in 2008 after playing every single game and despite a tough season, winning just four games would be named vice-captain of Australia in the International Rules series. West Coast Eagle Adam Selwood (left) and Fremantle Docker Ryan Crowley team up for Australia in the upcoming Gaelic International rules football match to be played at Subiaco Oval. Bill Hatto 20 August 2008 Credit: Bill Hatto / WA News Adam Selwood of Australia in action during the First Test of the 2008 International Rules Series at Subiaco Oval in Perth. Credit: Michael Willson / The Slattery Media Group As West Coast struggled over the subsequent years, Selwood remained a consistent performer, averaging more than 20 disposals across the 2009 and 2010 seasons. West Coast Eagles v Melbourne at Subiaco Oval; Adam Selwood. Mal Fairclough (The West Australian) 10th May 2009 *** NOTE .*** Credit: Mal Fairclough / WA News Carlton captain Chris Judd and Eagle Adam Selwood clash during the AFL Round 07 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Subiaco. Credit: Daniel Wilkins / GSP Images In 2010, Selwood became an ambassador for the Meningitis Centre having contracted HIB meningitis at two years old. Meningitis victim: Adam Selwood and his mother, Maree Selwood, who are promoting World Meningitis Day on Saturday. Nic Ellis Credit: Nic Ellis / WA News Selwood would bring up game 150 in 2011, celebrating with a win against the Western Bulldogs. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Adam Selwood of the Eagles is chaired from the ground to celebrate his 150 game after their win in the round 19 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by) Credit: Mark Dadswell / Getty Images With his powers waning, his brother Scott became the dominant brother, taking home the John Worsfold medal in 2012. The West Coast Eagles 2012 Club Champion Awards: Adam and Scott Selwood. Michael Wilson, WA News, 5th October 2012..... and . Credit: Michael Wilson / WA News Selwood announced his retirement ahead of West Coast's final game against Adelaide in 2013, alongside fellow Eagle Mark Nicoski, having won the best clubman award. Joel Selwood of the Cats tackles his brother Adam Selwood of the Eagles during the 2013 NAB Cup round 01, week 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Patersons Stadium, Perth. (Photo: Will Russell/AFL Media) Credit: Will Russell / AFL Media West Coast Eagles players Adam Selwood and Mark Nicoski at Subiaco Oval after announcing their retirements. Pic Mogens Johansen, The West Australian 15/08/13 Credit: Mogens Johansen / WA News There would be no fairytale ending in a loss to the Crows, but Selwood finished his career having played 187 games with 43 goals and a premiership medal to his name. West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows at Subiaco Oval. Adam Selwood is chaired off. Picture by Sharon Smith Credit: Sharon Smith / WA News Adam Selwood of the West Coast Eagles celebrates his retirement with the crowd after the 2013 AFL Round 23 match between West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows at Patersons Stadium, Perth on August 31, 2013. (Photo: Daniel Carson/AFL Media) Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Media Selwood would remain with the Eagles, taking over as development coach. Eagles 2nd Generation Academy: Adam Selwood is pictured with Noah Braun, Bailey Banfield, Harper Banfield, Cooper Green, Charlie Braun, Bryce Jakovich & Levi Lamb. Photo by Michael Wilson, The West Australian. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian He would also play an integral role in launching West Coast's AFLW side becoming the inuagral head of football to set up the side. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Brianna Green of the Eagles runs laps with Adam Selwood, head of female football during the AFLW West Coast Eagles open training session at Mineral Resources Park on November 25, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos) Credit: Will Russell / via AFL Photos PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Adam Selwood, assistant coach of the Eagles looks on during the 2020 AFLW Round 06 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Mineral Resources Park on March 15, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos) Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos After spending nearly two decades with the Eagles, Selwood stepped away from football to focus on a different professional path. But there would be one more moment in the sun for the Selwood family with all four brothers present as they celebrated Geelong's premiership win in 2022 in what would be Joel's final game. Joel Selwood pictured with his brothers Adam Selwood, Troy Selwood and Scott Selwood. Credit: Supplied Earlier this year the brothers would be reunited by tragedy following the passing of his twin, Troy, as they farewelled him at a ceremony in Geelong. GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Joel Selwood, Adam Selwood and Scott Selwood embrace during Troy Selwood's Funeral Service at GMHBA Stadium on February 14, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images In his final act before his passing Selwood was on hand to present Malakai Champion with his jumper at the Eagles season launch in March. SPT AFL West Coast Eagles season launch at Crown. Adam Selwood and Malakai Champion. Credit: Iain Gillespie / The West Australian VALE ADAM SELWOOD - 187 games - 43 goals - 2005 Rising Star nominee - 2006 premiership winner - 2008 Australian vice-captain - 2013 best clubman award
