West Coast has resisted trade offers for the prized No.1 pick, selecting Victorian young gun Harley Reid first overall in the 2023 AFL draft.
Multiple clubs including Melbourne and North Melbourne had attempted to trade up for the top pick, but none provided an offer that was compelling enough for the Eagles.
Despite being a Victorian native, Reid has professed his excitement about starting his career in Western Australia.
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Reid is the third player to be taken first overall in the AFL draft by West Coast after the Eagles selected Drew Banfield in 1992 and Michael Gardiner in 1996.
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