The No. 7 pick from the 2024 draft, Smillie navigated a challenging 2025 in which he was sidelined for the entire AFL season by persistent hamstring and quad injuries.
Those quad issues reared their head again early this pre-season, which has interrupted his preparations for 2026.
The Tigers have high hopes for the massive midfielder who was a behemoth at Under-18 level. He is contracted until 2027.
