Ben Reid

Ben Reid (born 29 April 1989) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL).

For the British businessman, see Ben Reid (cooperativist).

Ben Reid
Reid during a pre-season match in March 2017
Personal information
Full name Ben Reid
Date of birth (1989-04-29) 29 April 1989
Original team(s) Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)
Draft 8th overall, 2006 National Draft, Collingwood
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 102 kg (225 lb)
Position(s) Defender / Forward
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2007–2020 Collingwood 152 (73)
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Personal life

He is the son of former Footscray and Carlton player, Bruce Reid.[1] His younger brother Sam Reid also plays AFL football for the Sydney Swans.

AFL career

Reid was taken with Collingwood's first pick in the 2006 AFL Draft, pick number eight, and was handed the number 20 guernsey which was vacated by Chris Tarrant, after he was traded to the Fremantle Dockers. Reid made his Collingwood debut in Round 13, 2007 against Hawthorn, aged 18 years and 2 months. He was the youngest player in the AFL at the time.[1] Originally recruited as a forward, he is now recognised as one of the best key defenders in the game.[2] He previously played for the Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta Rovers and Bright Junior Football Club.

2010

Prior to 2010 Reid had only played a cumulated total of 8 games from 2007 to 2009. 2010 would become his breakout year when he went on to play 21 games out of a possible 26. In round 12 he was nominated for the AFL Rising Star award, and went on to finish 10th overall. Reid played in both Grand Finals opposite St Kilda's Justin Koschitzke. In the Grand Final replay Reid suffered a leg injury, but wanted to play on and finish the game. It was later discovered that he had continued to play with a fractured fibula.[3]

2011

Reid continued his good form and was rewarded with selection in the 2011 All-Australian team in the centre half-back position[4] and a seventh placing in the Copeland Trophy, Collingwood's best and fairest award.[5] However his season finished on a poor note, being well beaten by Tom Hawkins in the 2011 AFL Grand Final.[6] He had injured his groin in the lead up to the Qualifying Final, three weeks earlier.[7][8]

Retirement

After only managing two games for the 2020 season due to injury, Reid announced his retirement from football.[9]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2020 season[10]
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
2007 Collingwood 20324203231520.71.36.71.07.75.00.7
2008 Collingwood 2030214923940.00.74.73.07.73.01.3
2009 Collingwood 2021110515540.50.55.02.57.52.52.0
2010 Collingwood 202100193105298119260.00.09.25.014.25.71.2
2011 Collingwood 202410241129370161240.00.010.05.415.46.71.0
2012 Collingwood 202011181103284110280.10.19.15.214.25.51.4
2013 Collingwood 20222511201129330135341.10.59.15.915.06.11.5
2014 Collingwood 2041119928940.30.34.82.37.02.31.0
2015 Collingwood 205624228702471.20.48.45.614.04.81.4
2016 Collingwood 20170020987296136160012.35.117.48.00.9
2017 Collingwood 201514131555320894180.90.910.33.513.96.31.2
2018 Collingwood 206865217693471.31.08.72.811.55.71.2
2019 Collingwood 2081174532772791.40.95.64.09.63.41.1
2020 Collingwood 202307411311.50.03.52.05.51.50.5
Career 152 73 48 1389 713 2102 881 185 0.5 0.3 9.1 4.7 13.8 5.8 1.2

References
  1. Horan, Michael (29 June 2007). "Magpies pick teen Reid". Herald Sun. Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  2. Mitchell, Chris (10 May 2009). "Collingwood's Ben Reid proving master of defence". Courier Mail. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: News.com.au. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  3. Boulton, Martin (4 October 2010). "Injured pair helped inspire their Magpie teammates". The Age. Melbourne.
  4. Quayle, Emma (20 September 2011). "Captain Ablett leads the way for All-Australian elite". The Age. Melbourne.
  5. Buckle, Greg (7 October 2011). "AFL Magpies name Pendlebury best player". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  6. Walsh, Courtney (2 October 2011). "Geelong confirmed as AFL's top dogs". The Australian.
  7. Horan, Michael (9 September 2011). "Collingwood defender Ben Reid in doubt for Eagles clash". Herald Sun.
  8. Gleeson, Michael (2 October 2011). "Reid defends going against the groin". The Age. Melbourne.
  9. Colangelo, Anthony (25 September 2020). "Reid retires as Pies get ready for 'backs against the wall' clash with Eagles". The Age.
  10. "Ben Reid's player profile". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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