BTG & AFL - Isabel

Working with the Richmond AFL Team: A Privilege and a Passion

I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with the Richmond AFL team a few times each week. As part of the massage therapy team, I support the players with hands on treatment and injury management, helping them stay at their peak both on and off the field.

Working alongside elite athletes is not only inspiring, it’s a true privilege. It’s rewarding to know that in some small way, my work contributes to their performance and recovery. The level of professionalism, dedication, and mutual respect within the club makes every session something I genuinely look forward to.

The Richmond Football Club is an exceptional environment to be part of. The players are consistently respectful, friendly, and down to earth, and the staff, from fellow massage therapists to the broader management team, are incredibly supportive. I’ve built lasting friendships and learned so much from the people around me.

One of the highlights of this role is having access to state of the art facilities. Being in such a high performance environment pushes me to continue growing and refining my skills as a therapist. It’s not every day that you get to work in a space that’s so dynamic, professional, and inspiring.

This experience continues to shape me both personally and professionally, and I feel very fortunate to be on this journey with such a great team.

- Isabel Smith