Had Luke Trainor Already Outgrown the VFL by April 2026?
Updated: Aug 30
The full RTSSG member feature, VFL Watch: Luke Trainor Is Knocking the Door Down 🐯, opens a question worth separating from the easy answer.
Trainor had already shown AFL-level capability and was again producing strong VFL marking and disposal numbers.
Was the next step simply senior selection, or did Richmond first need clarity about the role it wanted him to own? Could versatility make the decision harder rather than easier?
What evidence would separate a player demanding promotion from a player still benefiting from a cleaner development role below AFL level?
What happens when the rest of the evidence is added? Which obvious reading becomes harder to sustain, and what should a Richmond supporter ask next before settling on an answer?
The evidence does not stop there. Read the full RTSSG member investigation here.
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