Doug Smith (footballer, born 1957) explained

Doug Smith
Fullname:Doug M. Smith
Birth Date:20 December 1957
Originalteam:Tallangatta
Height:193 cm
Weight:86 kg
Statsend:1983
Years1:1978–1983
Club1:North Melbourne
Games Goals1:54 (17)

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. Web site: Doug Smith. AFL Tables.