Harley Reid Sends Scare Through West Coast on Day One of Pre-Season
West Coast experienced a scare on the opening day of AFL pre-season when Harley Reid, the former No.1 draft pick, pulled out of a fitness test and sought medical attention. The incident occurred as Reid and his first-to-fourth-year teammates completed the MAS (maximal aerobic speed) test at Mineral Resources Park.
7NEWS Perth’s Ryan Daniels, who was present at the scene, reported: “Harley Reid started strong but has just pulled out, pointing to his calf. Could be cramp, warm conditions.” He added further context: “Hamish Davis won the MAS test, just holding off Clay Hall. Harley’s issue appears to be cramp — has stretched out and shoes back on.”
“Harley has joined training again — crisis averted.”
Daniels also noted: “Elliot Yeo amongst a handful of veterans joining the youngsters, running hard on sidelines.”
During the MAS test, a recorded beep increases speed as players run laps of the oval. Reid stopped suddenly midway through the session, spoke to fitness staff, then moved to the side where he chatted with coach Andrew McQualter.
The situation was resolved quickly, with Reid returning to training after a brief scare.
Author’s summary: Harley Reid’s brief injury scare during West Coast’s pre-season fitness test caused concern but was quickly resolved, allowing him to rejoin training without further issues.