Player Watch #46: Ben Miller - Re-Signed Until 2026

[Rocco sifreddi]

Hardwick ****ed Miller around , he was solid in the backline before Hardwick stuck him in the forward, ruck role

 

[Grrr]

Hardwick ****ed Miller around , he was solid in the backline before Hardwick stuck him in the forward, ruck role

We had to try something. He has the tools for a forward, but for forward craft....

 

[captain cotch 9]

Hardwick ****ed Miller around , he was solid in the backline before Hardwick stuck him in the forward, ruck role

To be fair...who was he ahead of during Hardwicks time?

 

[Profop]

To be fair...who was he ahead of during Hardwicks time?

You could say that we could have fast tracked him in that role by backing him in when Astbury retired early rather than trading for Tarrant

I fully understand that’s a call easier to make in hindsight

 

[Morro]

Miller and Lefau the 2 biggest surprises and positives for the season.

 

[Growapair]

We had to try something. He has the tools for a forward, but for forward craft....

First time he has had a real run at it

Hardwick's failings was not finding more games for Ben at a younger age.

Though, he is so a ruckman ... with unforseen speed and agility ... though his lack of overt aggression and confidence mean the backline was the best position to get him 50 games ...

Is great to see him getting pissed at the floggings we are copping. More of that is what he will need to be ready to replace Nank

Really feel his next five years are going to be something special ... hopefully we get his signature

 

[Grrr]

First time he has had a real run at it

Hardwick's failings was not finding more games for Ben at a younger age.

Though, he is so a ruckman ... with unforseen speed and agility ... though his lack of overt aggression and confidence mean the backline was the best position to get him 50 games ...

Is great to see him getting pissed at the floggings we are copping. More of that is what he will need to be ready to replace Nank

Really feel his next five years are going to be something special ... hopefully we get his signature

Perhaps a tad overenthusiastic regarding replacing Nank, but he is really coming along well so who knows.
Our backs have been swamped, but I think he and Young, who cops a bit of stick on here, have done really well.
They are starting to mark the ball and are both good kicks. I feel more confident with Miller and ball in hand than almost anyone on our list. Still a bit safe, but by the end of the season and with a few more troups back, he might get more expansive regarding kicking and it will be a weapon. Add Brown, Vlastuin and Rioli and you have some serious kicking ability.

 

[tiger_tough]

He's going pretty well. Just needs to start imposing himself more.

 

[T4P]

You'd hate to be a key defender in a team playing their VFL midfield. Rating his improvement though

 

[DeseRigs]

Found a bit of mongrel which is what he always lacked. Has all the physical attributes. We need an upgrade on Young but between Miller and Gibcus, there's a bit to work with in terms of defensive pillars.

 

[UncleBob]

Has got a pretty good kick on him. Enjoying watching his progression this season even with the backline under fire every game.

 

[Morro]

Found a bit of mongrel which is what he always lacked. Has all the physical attributes. We need an upgrade on Young but between Miller and Gibcus, there's a bit to work with in terms of defensive pillars.

Young will be fine. Our defenders look shit because the ball comes in so easy.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Young will be fine. Our defenders look s**t because the ball comes in so easy.

I’m not as confident as you. He’s looked very shaky one on one .
I think he’s been played because we’ve lacked kpd depth and injuries.
Think we need to be looking at another kpd, or playing Balta back there.
Balta and Miller and then Bauer as 3rd tall is worth a look.

 

[Profop]

Give him a five year deal, get this guy signed up

 

[THE_GUN]

Having a ripper game some massive spoils and good intercepts

 

[jetbhag]

Solid game by miller

 

[SumTingWong]

Having a great season

 

[lizard man]

 

[UncleBob]

One of the better 6-disposal games you’ll see.
Doing great things down back

 

[smasha]

One of the better 6-disposal games you’ll see.
Doing great things down back

The team things he does well.
So many times he punched the ball in a crowded pack full of Cats and quelled the danger.

 

[mctiger33]

Going to be a log of clubs sniffing around Miller as a free agent. Long-term offers will be coming.

 

[captain cotch 9]

Re-signed till 2026
As if he is 24 still!!!
Seems like he has been around for a decade

 

[_RT_]

Tall defender Ben Miller has committed his future to Richmond, putting pen to paper on a two-year extension with the Club.

Miller, 24, is having his most consistent season at AFL level- finding form as a key cog in Richmond's back line.

The West Australian has played 10 consecutive games since breaking into the lineup in Round 3, taking his career tally to 35.

01:41
Just now

'I'm excited to see what the team can bring' - Miller​

Ben Miller speaks wit h Richmond Media after signing on with the Club for a further two years.
Miller was drafted to the Club with pick No. 63 overall at the 2017 AFL Draft, learning his craft as a key defender from Alex Rance

Alex Rance

Age

34

Ht

194cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

7.7

5star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.4

4star

MG

226.9

3star

No current season stats available

D

17.0

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

11.2

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.6

5star

, David Astbury

12

David Astbury

Age

33

Ht

195cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.3

3star

MG

204.2

3star

D

14.8

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

5.0

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.5

2star

MG

230.8

4star

D

8.4

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

, and Dylan Grimes

2

Dylan Grimes

Age

33

Ht

194cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

136.0

2star

D

12.2

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

136.0

2star

D

9.4

3star

K

3.8

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

before breaking through for a debut in the final round of his fourth season.

The versatile 198cm tall played 11 games in 2022, including the Elimination Final, before adding a career-high 13 last year, which he is on the cusp of surpassing in 2024.

Miller ranks #1 at Richmond for One Percenters, #3 for Marks, #4 for Rebound 50s, and #5 for Intercepts, all while playing on the opposition's best power forwards.

Richmond General Manager, Football Talent Blair Hartley said Miller was being rewarded on field for his continual hard work over the past seven years.

"Ben is a great teammate and a player that has put in a mountain of work to give himself the best chance to succeed," Hartley said.

"He has taken his game to a new level this season and thoroughly deserves this contract extension.

"We look forward to having Ben and his family as part of the Club for another two years and beyond."

The contract extension will take the versatile Miller into an eighth and ninth season at Richmond.

Miller has been used mainly as a key defender but also as a ruck/forward across his time at the Club.

 

[TheDyerLegacy]

On ya Benny

 

[tiger_tough]

Good on him, well deserved.

Funny what happens when you play blokes in the right position.