Australian rules footballer
Doug Smith | |||
---|---|---|---|
Personal information | |||
Full name | Doug M. Smith | ||
Date of birth | (1957-12-20) 20 December 1957 (age 66) | ||
Original team(s) | Tallangatta | ||
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1978–1983 | North Melbourne | 54 (17) | |
Playing statistics correct to the end of 1983. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Doug Smith (born 20 December 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Smith played as a reserve in the 1978 VFL Grand Final loss to Hawthorn, in his first season and seventh league game. A key position player, he was used as a forward and kicked two goals from 11 kicks.
Originally from Tallangatta, Smith had his most productive period from 1980 to 1982 when he put together 42 games.
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- "Doug Smith". AFL Tables.