Quadriceps Strain(MQMJ)

Timeline

1. 1 Feb

   Occurred

   Quad injury compounded by new quad strain during rehab session. Setback (May 2026): small re-tear while kicking a light ball — original surgical site intact, timeline shifted back to TBC.

   17 fixtures missed
2. 5 Mar

   Reassessment

   Expected return revised

   Return revised: 15 Mar → 5 May

   Richmond FC
3. 1 May

   Reassessment

   Smillie sustained a small re-tear of the injury he acquired in February... we are going to shift him back to the TBC time frame.

   Richmond FC
4. 6 July

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Richmond official injury list gives Smillie a Round 20-22 window — record had no expected return date; anchored to R21 fixture 1 August. Quad — Estimated Return: Round 20-22. Small re-tear of the injury he acquired in February

   Return now expected 1 Aug

   Richmond FC