Clay Smith (footballer)

Clay Smith
Personal information
Full nameClay Smith
Date of birth11 May 1993
Original teamGippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Draft#17, 2011 National Draft, Western Bulldogs
Height/Weight180cm / 78kg
Position(s)Forward
Club information
Current clubWestern Bulldogs
Number14
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2012–Western Bulldogs30 (16)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2013 season season.

Clay Smith (born 5 November 1993) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Smith was drafted to the Western Bulldogs with the 17th selection in 2011 AFL Draft from the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup. He was given the #14 jumper, previously worn by Callan Ward, who had moved to Greater Western Sydney at the end of the season prior.[1]

Smith made his AFL debut on 1 April 2012 in the opening round of the 2012 AFL season against the West Coast Eagles. Smith was one the Bulldogs' best players, gathering 13 possessions and kicking 4 goals, before being substituted off the field just before 3 quarter time due to severe cramping.[2]


References

  1. ↑ McFarlane, Glenn (December 11, 2011). "Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number". Herald Sun. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Gullan, Scott (2 April 2012). "Debutant Clay Smith stars in Western Bulldogs' loss to West Coast". Herald Sun. Retrieved 3 April 2012.

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