Richmond has used its first selection (No. 49 overall) in the 2022 national draft to recruit East Fremantle utility Kaleb Smith.

Smith is a 180cm former state-level junior cricketer from East Fremantle that is strong overhead with the ability to break the lines with his dynamic turn of pace. He also has a strong vertical leap and the ability to mark and spoil well for his size.

Recruited from: East Fremantle/Western Australia
Position: Half-back/general utility
Height: 180cm
Weight: 77kg
DOB: 20/11/04

What the Richmond recruiters say about Smith...

"Kaleb split his time this year between Wesley College in Western Australia's PSA competition, and East Fremantle in the WAFL Colts competition.

"He displayed terrific potential in all three areas of the ground throughout the season. For East Fremantle, he played as a defender where he averaged 14 kicks, eight handballs and seven rebound 50s per game, catching our eye with his elite leg speed and ability to open up the game from the back half.

"He also demonstrated terrific forward craft playing for Wesley College, proving to be a difficult match up with his aerial ability and nous in front of goal.

"Kaleb is a powerful athlete who has tremendous upside, and we welcome him and his family to Tigerland."