What Did Josh Smillie’s Late-2025 Injury Mean for His Development?
Updated: Aug 26
Josh Smillie’s late-2025 quad issue was described at the time as minor, with a possible VFL finals return still dependent on Richmond progressing far enough.
Whether he squeezed in one more game was only the visible part of the story.
What does a stop-start first year cost a developing midfielder? How much can training replace match repetition? Does one late VFL appearance materially change an off-season, or is the bigger issue the uninterrupted block that comes next?
The injury update answered when Smillie might play. The more important Richmond question was what the interrupted season meant for the player he was trying to become.
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