Murphy Reid posted 120 in a 124-point win — 60 above his 60 BE but the blowout margin inflates forward/mid scores. Cash gen positive at $1492/wk. Hold — discount the margin context.
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Should I trade Murphy Reid?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Murphy Reid was dominant in FRE R11 vs STK, widely called BOG across the post-game thread. Multiple commenters compared him to Gary Ablett Jr and rated him among the top players in the competition. Bolton noted Reid reached elite level faster than anyone.
Murphy Reid maintained 82% TOG in Q4 and was the one Freo player not deliberately rested against Essendon. Analysis shows 11 disposals, 1 goal, 3 score involvements late in the game signalling high coaching trust.
Murphy Reid was outstanding in Q4 with 82% TOG, 11 disposals, 1 goal and 3 score involvements against Essendon. Multiple commenters compared his ceiling to Gary Ablett Jr.
Murphy Reid mentioned alongside Shai Bolton and Luke Jackson as part of a coaches-votes raffle at Fremantle, reflecting his sustained form in 2026. Multiple commenters rate him as a key part of the strong Fremantle trade haul from Richmond.
Murphy Reid is being used as a link player on the outside of stoppages at Fremantle, with Shai Bolton getting the preferred forward midfield rotation role. This limits his SC ceiling and makes him a trade-out candidate.
Murphy Reid described as stitching together exquisite patterns of goal-scoring opportunity in R6 vs WCE — specifically praised for reading the play ahead of the lead and delivering to Amiss into space before the lead, a hallmark of elite ball users.
Murphy Reid impressing in the R6 derby. Community calling him the best Reid in WA. Named in BOG contention alongside Clark and Amiss.
Multiple commenters flag Reid's midfield time likely to shrink once Flynn Young returns. Role elevated by injury absence rather than permanent selection policy.