AFL great quits over ‘puppy fat’ drama
A WA footy great has quit his gig and slammed Perth media over the state’s adoration for West Coast’s top draft pick, Harley Reid.
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Legend quits newspaper after being barred from Reid criticism
A WA footy legend has quit his regular newspaper gig and hit out at the state’s obsession with Harley Reid after being stopped from publishing a column criticising the No.1 draft pick.
Allen: Why Vic clubs can forget about luring Reid home
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