Ben Reid's Long Term AFL Postion

Dave The Man · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:45 pm

Few people still think he can be KPF instead of KPD where he is playing Now.

Started his Career as a KPF but I personally think he struggles as a Forward espically with his Bad Goal Kicking and we don't want any more Bad Kicks for Goals.

Last Season they made him a KPD where he looks the Best at I reckon. Took him most of the VFL Season to get it Down but now he has he looks good at AFL Level with his Athleticism and that long racking Kick from Defense and it's very Accurate.

I think he will Stay a KPD but What do you think?

Deja Vu · Joined: 20 Apr 2008

Will be a CHB in the style of Chris Grant (who could play forward but played his best footy as an attacking CHB).

Just needs to continue to work on his strength and his belief that he belongs

Tannin · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:13 pm

Agree 100% with Deja Vu: the Chris Grant comparison is apt. Reid will be a KPD who can go forward and go OK. But primarily an attacking key backman.

Wokko · Come and take it. Joined: 04 Oct 2005

I answered KPD, but that's because visions of his run-in for goal made me laugh. Don't know if he's still got that s-s-stutter step going on, but if he works out his kicking for goal (or has already) could be a good replacement utility for L.Brown, except as 80% defender 15% forward 5% ruck.

1eyedpie · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne

Would prefer on a HBF at the moment while Presti is still in the side and playing good footy. N.Brown is next in line to play on the second KPF.

Reid's kicking coming out of defence is to good to be left out of the side but still doesn't have the body to match it with the Gorillas of the league.

Can Play the Maxi role in cutting the angles and third man up. He is a good mark and a very good attacking re bounder.

3.14159 · Joined: 12 Sep 2009

Key bench warmer (in the magoos) is where He is best suited.
Did you notice last week Nick and Presti had to keep switching to Reids opponent?

Pa Marmo · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:49 pm

Ben Reid is going to be Collingwoods next premiership CHB and 3.14159...etc wouldn't know shizer from clay.

stui magpie · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:56 pm

Key back at the moment but, as others have said, able to go forward at times.

His creativity down back is very good, as is his composure. Size and strength is coming along nicely and I haven't forgotten his early games in the forward line where he did everything right except get the yips in kicking at goal.

Talented kid, liking what I'm seeing.