Archie Smith (footballer, born 1995)
Archibald Smith (born 19 July 1995) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). Formerly a talented junior basketballer, he was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with their third selection and sixty-ninth overall in the 2014 rookie draft as an Academy selection[1]. He made his debut against Port Adelaide in round 19, 2016 in a near best-on-ground performance[2], gathering 19 disposals and 30 hit outs at the Gabba.[3]
Archie Smith | |||
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![]() Smith in April 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Archibald Smith | ||
Nickname(s) | Archie, Arch | ||
Date of birth | 19 July 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Brisbane, Australia | ||
Original team(s) | Mount Gravatt (NEAFL) | ||
Draft | No. 69, Academy selection, 2014 rookie draft | ||
Debut |
Round 19, 2016, Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide, at the Gabba | ||
Height | 202 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
Number | 44 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2014– | Brisbane Lions | 14 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 9, 2020. | |||
Career highlights | |||
NEAFL Premiership player 2013 | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Early life
Smith is the son of former NBA and NBL basketballer Andre Moore. He played junior basketball at an elite level and was courted by multiple Division One colleges in the US[4] before being scouted by AFL recruiters at the age of 17. Despite having no prior Australian rules football experience, Smith drew interest from recruiters due to his supreme athleticism for his size.[5] He attended St Laurence's College in South Brisbane throughout his teenage years.[6]
External links
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- Archie Smith's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Archie Smith's playing statistics from AFL Tables
References
- Boswell, Tom (28 November 2013). "Archie Smith has been rookie listed by AFL club Brisbane Lions and likened to Nic Naitanui". Courier Mail.
- "Player of the Round: Archie Smith". Brisbane Lions. 1 August 2016.
- Akers, Trenton (29 July 2016). "Brisbane youngsters Archie Smith and Sam Skinner will feel opposite emotions when the Lions play Port Adelaide". The Courier Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- "Son of a gun Archie Smith gives hoop dreams the drop punt - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- "Archie Smith". Aussie Rules on Fire. 2017.
- "Brisbane Lions rising star Archie Smith says tasting AFL football in 2016 has him wanting more". Retrieved 8 December 2018.