John Reid
Footscray, Sydney and Melbourne
AFL career
91 games4 goals
- Debut
- R22 1972 v FIT2 Sept 1972
- Most recent
- R20 1983 v COL13 Aug 1983
Stats
1983 | SYD | 5 | 8.0 | 4.6 | 12.6 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
1982 | SYD | 5 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1981 | FSC | 12 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 14.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
1980 | FSC | 19 | 10.8 | 5.4 | 16.2 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
1979 | FSC | 14 | 10.1 | 3.1 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
1978 | FSC | 19 | 10.4 | 3.0 | 13.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
1977 | FSC | 12 | 11.4 | 2.5 | 13.9 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
1976 | FSC | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1975 | FSC | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1974 | MEL | 2 | 13.0 | 1.5 | 14.5 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1972 | MEL | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Bio
Recruited from Romsey, John Reid struggled to break into Melbourne’s senior side before finding his footing at Footscray, the club where his father Bruce played. A reliable defender, Reid became a fixture in the Bulldogs' backline during the late 1970s, often taking the field alongside his brother Bruce Junior. He finished his playing career with a stint at South Melbourne during its tumultuous relocation to become the Sydney Swans, featuring in the club’s inaugural season in the Harbour City. Beyond his playing days, Reid maintained a significant off-field legacy at Sydney, serving as reserves coach and football manager during the late 1980s, solidifying his place as a key figure in a prominent footballing dynasty that later produced nephews Ben and Sam.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Feb 1953 (age 73y 238d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Family
- Father:Bruce Reid
- Brother:Bruce Maxwell Reid
- Nephew:Sam Reid, Ben Reid
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Romsey, John Reid struggled to break into Melbourne’s senior side before finding his footing at Footscray, the club where his father Bruce played. A reliable defender, Reid became a fixture in the Bulldogs' backline during the late 1970s, often taking the field alongside his brother Bruce Junior. He finished his playing career with a stint at South Melbourne during its tumultuous relocation to become the Sydney Swans, featuring in the club’s inaugural season in the Harbour City. Beyond his playing days, Reid maintained a significant off-field legacy at Sydney, serving as reserves coach and football manager during the late 1980s, solidifying his place as a key figure in a prominent footballing dynasty that later produced nephews Ben and Sam.