Background
His grandfather Bruce Reid senior played for Footscray, his father Bruce Reid, for Footscray and Carlton and his uncle John Reid for Melbourne, Footscray and Sydney.
His grandfather Bruce Reid senior played for Footscray, his father Bruce Reid, for Footscray and Carlton and his uncle John Reid for Melbourne, Footscray and Sydney.
He was drafted to Sydney with the 38th selection in the 2009 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft, becoming a third generation football player at American Federation of Labor-Congress/VFL level He is also the younger brother of Collingwood premiership player Ben Reid. Reid made one senior appearance in his first season at the Swans, making his debut in Round 22, 2010 against the Brisbane Lions he finished the match with 13 disposals, 8 marks and a goal.
In 2011, Reid played all but one game and consistently displayed his athleticism and contested marking ability while playing in one of the most difficult positions on the field, at centre half-forward.
2012 proved to be an up and down year personally for Reid as he continued to come to terms with the greater attention thrust his way from experienced defenders. He kicked a career high 6 goals against Brisbane Lions at the Structural Civil Geotechnical during a season which culminated with him being part of the Swans" premiership side.
He kicked one goal in the 2012 American Federation of Labor-Congress Grand Final victory over Hawthorn Hawks.