{"id":69061,"date":"2020-07-03T18:39:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T08:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=69061"},"modified":"2020-07-03T18:39:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T08:39:20","slug":"afl-draft-watch-zach-reid-gippsland-power-vic-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/07\/03\/afl-draft-watch-zach-reid-gippsland-power-vic-country\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Zach Reid (Gippsland Power\/Vic Country)"},"content":{"rendered":"

IN the build up to football eventually returning,\u00a0Draft Central<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at some of this year\u2019s brightest names who have already represented their state at Under 17 or Under 18s level in 2019. While plenty can change between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed at pre-season testing,<\/em>\u00a0and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.<\/p>\n

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Gippsland Power’s Zach Reid<\/strong><\/a>, a mobile key position utility who possesses great skills for a 202cm prospect. Having been tried up either end of the ground and in the ruck over 15 NAB League games last year, Reid looks arguably most comfortable in defence; where he is able to utilise his vertical leap and shrewd reading of the game to make an impact aerially, while also rebounding with aplomb.<\/p>\n

The raw, tall draft hopeful could well come into first round contention if he delivers on his potential in 2020, with all the attributes to stand out from the crowd as a key position option. He should again be a mainstay in Gippsland’s side amid the shortened NAB League season, and be a lock for Vic Country’s Under 18 National Championships campaign.<\/p>\n

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PLAYER PAGE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Zach Reid<\/strong><\/a>
\nGippsland Power\/Vic Country<\/strong><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> March 2, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 202cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 82kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Key Position Utility<\/p>\n

Strengths: <\/strong>Versatility, overhead\/intercept marking, skills, vertical leap
\nImprovements:\u00a0<\/strong>Strength, raw<\/p>\n

NAB League stats: <\/strong>15 games | 11.1 disposals | 3.9 marks | 2.0 tackles | 2.4 hitouts | 1.6 rebound 50s | 0.1 goals (1)<\/p>\n

>> Q&A: Zach Reid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Standing Vertical Jump<\/strong> – 62cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L<\/strong>) – 82cm\/86cm
\nSpeed (20m)<\/strong> – 3.17 seconds
\nAgility<\/strong> – 8.69 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo)<\/strong> – 20.6<\/p>\n

>> Full Testing Results:<\/strong>
\nJumps<\/a>
\n20m Sprint<\/a>
\nAgility<\/a>
\nYo-yo<\/a><\/p>\n

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2019 SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Under 17 Futures All Stars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

While he spent a bit of time in the ruck, Reid\u2019s best work is arguably always done down back and he proved that again here. He was composed with ball in hand and dished off to his runners well, while also kicking capably on the last line. He capped his game with a strong pack mark in the third term and got involved well in Team Brown\u2019s rebounding efforts.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 12 vs. Geelong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

By: Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

The unlikeliest of heroes found himself kicking the winning goal from 25m out in the dying moments of the match. The consistent full-back went forward late in the game to be a point of difference, and he was certainly that, taking a terrific one-on-one grab straight in front, out-bodying his opponent. He slotted it and teammates came from everywhere to celebrate. In the first three quarters he was his usual unflappable self in defence, using good hands and composure when in the back 50, laying some strong tackles, including one goal-saving one on Oliver Henry in the back pocket.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 8 vs. GWV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

Used the ball well in defence and was strong overhead. He seemed to move well around the ground but at times was a tad slow to react and was tackled a couple of times, forcing him to rush his disposal. Reid showed off a nice long, technically sound kick and showed good body work on his opponent one-on-one deep in defence.<\/p>\n

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>> MORE GIPPSLAND POWER CONTENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

>> 2020 Vic Country U18s Squad Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n

>> CATCH UP ON OUR DRAFT WATCH SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allies:<\/strong>
\nTahj Abberley<\/a>
\nJackson Callow<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nBailey Chamberlain<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nTaj Schofield<\/a>
\nRiley Thilthorpe<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Country:<\/strong>
\nSam Berry<\/a>
\nJack Ginnivan<\/a>
\nElijah Hollands<\/a>
\nNick Stevens<\/a>
\nJamarra Ugle-Hagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Metro:<\/strong>
\nJackson Cardillo<\/a>
\nNikolas Cox<\/a>
\nConnor Downie<\/a>
\nFinlay Macrae<\/a>
\nReef McInnes<\/a>
\nArchie Perkins<\/a>
\nWill Phillips<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Australia:<\/strong>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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