AFL: The Tigers are excited to begin their rebuild as they approach the 2024 AFL Draft, with the best hand in recent memory.
He’s the prototype of the modern-day midfielder. Think Patrick Cripps , Marcus Bontempelli or Tom Green.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Josh Smillie poses for a photo during the Telstra AFL National Draft Combine Day 1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The outside noise around Smillie this year as a highly touted prospect has been loud, but that’s what was bound to come after such a superb under-age year.
“It’s had some challenges along the way, and I’ve learned so much from the start of the season to now. Whatever happens draft night happens. Whichever club takes me, I’ll be very grateful for.” “At times I have felt a bit stressed this season, but I think that’s a pressure piece as well. I’ve learned so much and I’ve been well educated by the people around me with how I deal with that.”Smillie is well supported by a small group of close confidants, his parents Bevan and Sam, his managers at TGI Sport Matt Bain and Max Hayes and his coach at the Eastern Ranges Lauren Morecroft.
“Dad’s more that role model and the father figure every boy has always wanted. I can’t thank them both enough, I love them so much.”
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