To be fair many of those comments were on the back of Maric being out for a much shorter period of time. The club indicated this but kept on extending his injury rehab time.
Many said if he was going to out for 8 weeks then they should have elevated three rookies including Miles.
Not sure how Maric's injury has anything to do with Thomas > Miles. Oh well hindsight is a wonderful thing
Yep. Thomas was very good in his appearance against Essendon in the lead-up game while Miles struggled to get a kick in the VFL. Personally thought he had earnt it with the disclaimer I thought we were a better side than what we are. In hindsight the kid should have been promoted regardless because we suck and should be getting games into guys with upside. 
"MILES STRUGGLED TO GET A KICK IN THE VFL"
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-06-02/the-vfl-report-round-9
Richmond VFL coach Tim Clarke provides an exclusive summary of how the AFL-listed players performed at VFL level in Saturday’s win against Essendon.
Anthony Miles
35 disposals, 5 clearances
He had a terrific game. He's really been working on his outside run and it’s really coming into his game. Had 25 uncontested possession so it’s fantastic for him to start showing he can spread from a contest.
35 DISPOSALS!!!!
STRUGGLED TO GET A KICK?
At that stage (round 
, Miles had been best for Richmond in all but one game when he was third best.
He was referring to the pre season. Can't remember but I thought he played okay but not near how he's performed every other game
