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ABC News
20-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Luke Shuey's high praise for Harley Reid despite controversial start to AFL career
Joel Selwood. Trent Cotchin. Luke Hodge. That's the level West Coast assistant Luke Shuey believes Harley Reid will reach in the coming years, as the midfielder grapples with scrutiny over how he approaches the game. Reid has been cited 13 times by the Match Review Officer, in just 37 career matches, and has been suspended for two games. He's also been fined more than $26,000 in his less than two seasons in the AFL, after West Coast snagged him with the number one pick in the draft. It marks a rocky start to his career after West Coast used the first selection in the national draft to pick Shuey offered a staunch defence of Reid's approach. "He's just so passionate and he's really old-school in the sense that he just loves playing with his mates and he loves winning," Shuey told ABC Radio Perth's Sports Talk program. "I don't think there's any easy fix right now. I think his footy IQ is through the roof. "He's one of the smartest kids I've seen walk through the door." Despite glimpses of brilliance in his short career, much of the focus on Reid has been his ill-discipline on the field while he's also been criticised for not being fit enough for AFL football. But Shuey said that the 20-year old would mature. "He'll learn where the line is, where he can push it so far to get away with things, and things that you can't do," he said. "At the moment, everyone is talking about how much it's costing our team every now and then, but I think it's going to be his greatest strength." The former Eagles captain and Norm Smith Medallist likened Reid's approach to the game to that of Selwood, Cotchin and Hodge — three players considered among the modern greats. "In three or four years his leadership is going to be that of Joel Selwood and Trent Cotchin and Luke Hodge. "You play against those blokes on the field, and not a lot of people know this because they knew how to get away with it, but they had an edge to them. "You turn your back on them at the wrong time and they would find a way to get you, and get away with it. "It was because they were so keen on winning, and Harley's the same as that. "He's going to be a great leader for us over a long period of time." Reid is contracted to West Coast for next year, and is expected to entertain big offers from interstate sides at the end of next season.
West Australian
22-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast Eagles champion Luke Shuey posts heartbreaking farewell to former teammate Adam Selwood
West Coast champion Luke Shuey has posted an emotional goodbye to close friend and former teammate Adam Selwood following his tragic passing at the weekend. Selwood died at the age of 41 on Saturday, with his death being felt heavily across the AFL landscape, coming just three months after his twin brother Troy's death by suicide. It's prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and former teammates with Shuey the latest to farewell Adam in a post on his Instagram. 'The kindest heart, the warmest laugh, a shoulder never not there to lean on.. and the best tattoo.. no one gave more to those he loved,' he wrote. AFL and sporting stars were quick to comment on the post, including ex-Carlton star Dale Thomas while former Eagle Michael Braun wrote 'well said boots.' Former Eagle Brent Staker wrote 'thinking of you mate,' while Alex Witherden, Jake Waterman, Josh Rotham and even Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sending their love and support. It comes as Selwood's death has seen a surge in donations for Sunday's Run For a Reason after he had been set to take part in Sunday's charity run to raise funds for youth mental health organisation Zero2Hero. That campaign had raised more than $21,000 when on Saturday, but that has swelled to almost $60,000 in the wake of his death. Zero2Hero — a Perth-based suicide prevention charity — will facilitate a gathering for the group of runners after the event on Sunday. The organisation's founder and chief executive, Ashlee Harrison, told The West Australian she was overwhelmed by the support for Selwood's campaign and said they were focused on putting those funds to good use. The groundswell of donations to Selwood's charity page has been accompanied by some stirring messages from friends and fans.
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Shuey's heartfelt tribute to fallen mate
West Coast champion Luke Shuey has posted an emotional goodbye to close friend and former teammate Adam Selwood following his tragic passing at the weekend. Selwood died at the age of 41 on Saturday, with his death being felt heavily across the AFL landscape, coming just three months after his twin brother Troy's death by suicide. It's prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and former teammates with Shuey the latest to farewell Adam in a post on his Instagram. 'The kindest heart, the warmest laugh, a shoulder never not there to lean on.. and the best tattoo.. no one gave more to those he loved,' he wrote. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. AFL and sporting stars were quick to comment on the post, including ex-Carlton star Dale Thomas while former Eagle Michael Braun wrote 'well said boots.' Former Eagle Brent Staker wrote 'thinking of you mate,' while Alex Witherden, Jake Waterman, Josh Rotham and even Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sending their love and support. It comes as Selwood's death has seen a surge in donations for Sunday's Run For a Reason after he had been set to take part in Sunday's charity run to raise funds for youth mental health organisation Zero2Hero. Luke Shuey is seen during Troy Selwood's Funeral. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images That campaign had raised more than $21,000 when on Saturday, but that has swelled to almost $60,000 in the wake of his death. Zero2Hero — a Perth-based suicide prevention charity — will facilitate a gathering for the group of runners after the event on Sunday. The organisation's founder and chief executive, Ashlee Harrison, told The West Australian she was overwhelmed by the support for Selwood's campaign and said they were focused on putting those funds to good use. The groundswell of donations to Selwood's charity page has been accompanied by some stirring messages from friends and fans.
