Doug Smith (Australian footballer)

Doug Smith
Personal information
Full name Doug M. Smith
Date of birth 20 December 1957
Original team Tallangatta
Height/Weight 193 cm / 86 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1978-1983 North Melbourne 54 (17)
1 Playing statistics to end of 1983 season .

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.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785. 
  2. ^ "Doug Smith". AFL Tables. http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/players/D/Doug_Smith0.html.