Initially forecast as a potential No. 1 selection, Smillie was snapped up by the Tigers with pick 7.
The towering midfielder from Park Orchards won the best and fairest at the Eastern Ranges last year.
He also made the Coates Talent League Team of the Year, played for Vic Metro in the National Championships and captained the AFL National Academy team.
Smillie is extremely versatile in that he can also play in defence or up forward.
Draft history: 2024 Telstra AFL Draft 1st round selection (Richmond) No. 7.
