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Player Watch #16 Josh Smillie - Surgery Needed Out Until January

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he is closer to delisting than becoming a decent player

no player that didnt play a game in season one has ever become a star

AFL Stars Who Missed Their First Season

1. Brody Mihocek (Collingwood)

  • Drafted as a mature-age rookie, Mihocek didn’t play AFL in his first year.
  • Debuted in 2018 at age 25 and quickly became a reliable key forward.
  • Has since kicked over 200 goals and played in multiple finals.

2. Tim Kelly (Geelong/West Coast)

  • Drafted at age 23 from WAFL, Kelly didn’t play AFL in his draft year.
  • Debuted in 2018 and was runner-up in the Cats’ best and fairest.
  • Became one of the league’s elite midfielders within two seasons.

3. Liam Baker (Richmond)

  • Rookie-listed in 2018 but didn’t play that year.
  • Broke into Richmond’s side in 2019 and played a key role in their premiership run.
  • Known for his versatility and toughness across half-back and midfield.

4. Bayley Fritsch (Melbourne)

  • Drafted in 2017 but didn’t play that season due to injury and development.
  • Debuted in 2018 and became a consistent goal-kicker.
  • Starred in Melbourne’s 2021 premiership, kicking six goals in the Grand Final.

5. Oscar Allen (West Coast)

  • Drafted in 2017 but didn’t play that year.
  • Debuted in 2018 and has developed into a key forward and future leader.
  • Known for his marking and goal sense.
 

AFL Stars Who Missed Their First Season

1. Brody Mihocek (Collingwood)

  • Drafted as a mature-age rookie, Mihocek didn’t play AFL in his first year.
  • Debuted in 2018 at age 25 and quickly became a reliable key forward.
  • Has since kicked over 200 goals and played in multiple finals.

2. Tim Kelly (Geelong/West Coast)

  • Drafted at age 23 from WAFL, Kelly didn’t play AFL in his draft year.
  • Debuted in 2018 and was runner-up in the Cats’ best and fairest.
  • Became one of the league’s elite midfielders within two seasons.

3. Liam Baker (Richmond)

  • Rookie-listed in 2018 but didn’t play that year.
  • Broke into Richmond’s side in 2019 and played a key role in their premiership run.
  • Known for his versatility and toughness across half-back and midfield.

4. Bayley Fritsch (Melbourne)

  • Drafted in 2017 but didn’t play that season due to injury and development.
  • Debuted in 2018 and became a consistent goal-kicker.
  • Starred in Melbourne’s 2021 premiership, kicking six goals in the Grand Final.

5. Oscar Allen (West Coast)

  • Drafted in 2017 but didn’t play that year.
  • Debuted in 2018 and has developed into a key forward and future leader.
  • Known for his marking and goal sense.
what a terrible list
 
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they arent early picks champ
 

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