Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 3AW account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 3AW content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 3AW online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

‘We cannot control that’: West Coast coach’s approach to Harley Reid media mania

3AW Football
Article image for ‘We cannot control that’: West Coast coach’s approach to Harley Reid media mania

West Coast coach Adam Simpson concedes the club cannot control the local hype over Harley Reid, but says the high-profile number one draft pick still has plenty of work to do.

Despite the Eagles’ winless start, the 18-year-old has impressed in his first four games and kicked his first goal for the club against Sydney last week.

Despite the Perth media plastering Reid’s face all over TV stations and newspapers, Simpson said it was important the number one draft pick focused on continual improvement and tried to ignore the hype.

“He isn’t a mature type,” Simpson told 3AW Football.

Click PLAY to hear the full interview on 3AW

“He’s a country kid who loves his mates as much as he loves playing footy.

“The media stuff is just there – we just need to accept it because we can’t change it.”

3AW Football
Advertisement