Yze provides update on Smillie By Henry Milic
Richmond Media
Jan 29, 2026Richmond coach Adem Yze gave an update on Josh Smillie’s return to full training during the Club's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night.
After successfully undergoing quad surgery late last year, the 19-year-old Smillie has already returned to running and is just "three to four weeks away" from full training.
“We know the talent that he has got, but he has been through a lot,” Yze said of Smillie.
“Right now, we feel like we have found the remedy. He had an operation, and he has started his running program. I think he is three or four weeks away from full training.
“Hopefully, he has seen the end of that. He needs a little bit of luck.”
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