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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: WilliamPowell on October 28, 2019, 07:19:10 PM
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Eggmolesse-Smith and Aarts sign on for 2020
richmondfc.com.au
Oct 28, 2019 4:23PM
Exciting young duo, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith and Jake Aarts, have re-committed for season 2020.
Eggmolesse-Smith, 21, was the first player drafted under Richmond’s Next Generation Academy program when he was selected in the 2018 Rookie Draft.
Playing at half-back, Eggmolesse-Smith made two senior appearances in the 2019 season, debuting in Round 16 against the Gold Coast where he had 19 disposals, four rebound-50s and three tackles.
Aarts, 24, was placed on the 2019 rookie list after playing in the VFL for six years. A small forward with silky skills and great pressure, he continues to impress and improve.
Richmond List Manager, Blair Hartley, said both players are exciting prospects and important to the team’s future plans.
“We are excited to have Jake and Derek sign on for season 2020,” he said.
“Both players are hardworking and have shown to be consistent performers at VFL level.
“They are talented and exciting to watch and we look forward to seeing them progress and improve.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-10-28/aarts-and-eggmolessesmith-sign-on-for-2020
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An exciting young prospect & a VFL-standard list clogger sign on for 2020
e.f.a :shh
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DES yes, Aarts a no for me.
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He's lucky but being on a rookie salary and Butler going has probably saved Aarts as back-up.
Eggy on the other hand made significant improvement this year so he wasn't going anywhere.
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Aarts has been one of the most consistent in pur vfl side deserves his chance.
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Because that's his level.... :shh