What Does Richmond Owe Josh Smillie While His Development Is Being Tested?
Updated: Aug 30
RTSSG’s full member feature, “ A Message for a Young Tiger (and the Richmond faithful) 🟡⚫”, starts from a set of verified facts Richmond supporters can see for themselves.
Josh Smillie arrived at Richmond carrying the expectations attached to a high draft selection and an unusual midfield profile.
His early development also unfolded amid injury disruption and constant comparison with other young players, making simple judgements particularly tempting.
What does a fair Richmond development test actually require for Smillie?
How much role continuity, physical preparation and senior exposure would be enough before the club could responsibly judge what his AFL game is becoming?
Those are the questions this Public companion leaves open. Read the full RTSSG member feature here.
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