 He ended the season by claiming a third All-Star award as well as being named GAA-GPA Hurler of the Year.Reid won an eighth Leinster Championship medal on 3 July 2016 after scoring 0-10 in Kilkenny's 1-26 to 0-22 defeat of Galway in the final.He was switched from full-forward to midfield for the All-Ireland final against Tipperary on 4 September 2016.