Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Dockers debutant Murphy Reid provided the only upside from an otherwise horror season opener against Geelong.Like his teammates, the teenager struggled to make inroads in the opening half, gathering just three disposals.But in a six-minute period in the third term, Reid injected life and energy into both the game and his side, showing exactly why Fremantle were so keen to snap up the Victorian at last year’s draft.The Dockers had little hesitation in snaring Reid with their first pick, selection 17, impressed by his skill, poise and ability to find time.Those traits were on full display as the Sandringham Dragons product wreaked havoc on the Cats defence.LoadingHis first major came when running around the man on the mark and kicking truly, the audacity to even attempt this, causing the footy world to sit up and take note.The minutes of madness which followed had Reid creating more headlines than his West Coast namesake, becoming the first debutant to kick four goals in a quarter this century.It’s been two years since the number 16 ran out onto the field in purple. The last player to wear it is the club’s games record holder, a former captain, Doig Medallist and All Australian.I dare say David Mundy would have been delighted seeing it return, even more so on the shoulders of such a talent.News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter.

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