Harley Reid of West Coast and Murphy Reid of Fremantle are scheduled to participate in a pre-match entertainment event at Optus Stadium. The two players will each bowl one delivery to each other before the Perth Scorchers face the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) Qualifier.
This appearance follows a previously scheduled participation by Harley Reid and teammate Tom McCarthy, which was postponed on December 14 due to a storm during the tournament opener.
Player Backgrounds
Harley Reid was the first pick in the 2023 AFL draft and has played 39 games for the Eagles, re-signing until 2028.
Murphy Reid was selected with pick No.17 in the 2024 draft and won the Ron Evans Medal as the AFL's Rising Star in 2025. He played 24 games for Fremantle in his debut year, averaging 14 disposals and one goal.