Richmond midfielder Anthony Miles is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to preparing himself for the 2015 season.
Miles was one of a young group of Tigers to return to pre-season training today, which included a skills session, weights, extra running and a series of meetings.
“It’s been great to be back and out on the track today,” Miles told Roar Vision.
“The first day obviously the boys came in pretty excited.”
Just 12 months ago, the 22-year-old was in football limbo after being delisted by GWS, until Richmond snapped him up as a rookie.
Keen to hit the ground running for his second pre-season at the ME Bank Centre, Miles again partnered with his uncle – Olympic runner Pat Scammell - for some extra conditioning work.
“I obviously didn’t have that long this year. The rookie draft last year was the start of December, so I had a fair bit of time,” he said.
“I did some running with him and his son Jack, so hopefully that puts me in good stead.
“My running is always going to be a focus for me, so I’ll be working closely with ‘Burgey’ (Richmond’s Physical Performance Manager Peter Burge) and the fitness staff to be able to improve my aerobic base.”
After bursting onto the scene and playing the last 13 games of the 2014 season, where he averaged 24 disposals and four tackles per game, Miles will begin next season on the senior playing list.
“I can play Round 1 hopefully, if selection warrants it. Last year I was on the rookie list and had to wait for an injury,” he said.
“I’m really excited, particularly to be part of the group hopefully leading into Round 1.”
