But up until a month ago, worries were all the classy onballer had.
Reilly, who was dropped for the Crows’ elimination final loss to Collingwood year, set his sights on a big pre-season, and the hard work paid off when he regained his spot in the side for round one.
Reilly, 25, played the opening nine games of the season before falling back out of favour at the selection table.
He was sent back to SANFL club Sturt, where he decided to give his attitude towards football a serious overhaul.
“Going back to Sturt was a good kick in the bum for me,” Reilly said on Monday.
“I was getting myself tied in a knot. I just worried about too much and I had too many things going on in my mind. I wasn’t concentrating on the things that make me play better, and it was just a big build-up of negative thoughts in my mind.
“It spilled over to the game, and I wasn’t performing.
The penetrating right-footer sought advice from several players and coaches at West Lakes and set about simplifying his mental approach to football.
Reilly’s change in mindset brought immediate results.
The former first-round draft pick put together several impressive performances for the Double Blues, while culminated in a 46-possession game against West Adelaide in round 14.
Reilly was recalled to the Crows’ side the following week and hasn’t looked back since.
The skilful Victorian has averaged 27 possessions over the last month, including two near best-on-ground performances against Port Adelaide and Geelong in the past fortnight.
“I needed to become a bit more relaxed around the club and not stress out so much. I think I’ve let myself play my natural game, and it’s been working," he said.
