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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Harley Reid of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the round 10 AFL match between Waalitj Marawar (the West Coast Eagles) and Narrm (the Melbourne Demons) at Optus Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Why Harley is ready for his moment in history

For the first time in his career – junior or senior – Harley Reid will step onto footy’s biggest stage on Sunday – the MCG. And, as MARK DUFFIELD finds out, he was made for these moments.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Tom Barrass of the Eagles handballs during the round 13 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium, on June 08, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Not the greatest deck’: Players slam Optus surface

The sight of players slipping over at Optus Stadium has been common since Perth’s 60,000-seat stadium opened, and West Coast defender Tom Barrass has had enough — speaking out about a surface he says has “never been in reasonable nick”.

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