Doug Smith (footballer, born 1957)
Doug Smith (born 20 December 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Doug Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Doug M. Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 20 December 1957 | ||
| Original team(s) | Tallangatta | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1978–1983 | North Melbourne | 54 (17) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1983. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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.[1][2]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- "Doug Smith". AFL Tables.
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