REEVES’ FORM RISES WITH FITNESS
SOUTHPORT have produced their second NEAFL Rising Star nominee of the season with defender Ethan Reeves the latest to make his mark.
The 20-year-old was among the Sharks’ best in their 22-point victory over Redland at Scottsdale Park on Saturday, picking up 25 disposals, six marks and four clearances through the defence and midfield.
The Broadbeach product and former Suns Academy member has not featured in the NEAFL since 2015 but hasn’t missed a beat in his return to second-tier level.
Reeves has played all 10 matches so far and has been named among Southport’s best in five of them in a season where he’s averaging 20 disposals and five tackles a game.
“I was definitely a bit out of shape at the start of pre-season but I was lucky enough that they (Southport) gave me a shot,” said Reeves, who joins Sharks teammate Daniel Charlesworth as a Rising Star nominee.