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Doug Smith (footballer, born 1957)

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Doug Smith
Personal information
Full name Doug M. Smith
Date of birth (1957-12-20) 20 December 1957 (age 66)
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)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1983.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ "Doug Smith". AFL Tables.