Andrew Smith (Australian footballer)
| Andrew Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 28 August 1960 | ||
| Original team(s) | Watsonia | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1980–1984 | Collingwood | 35 (8) | |
| 1985 | Sydney Swans | 4 (1) | |
| Total | 39 (9) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Andrew Smith (born 28 August 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and the Sydney Swans in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Smith, a defender, was recruited from Watsonia.[1] He played just once in 1980, his debut year, but in 1981 was a regular fixture in the Collingwood team, making 18 appearances, including two finals.[2] A dislocated shoulder, suffered during Collingwood's semi-final win over Fitzroy, cost him his spot in the side and ultimately a grand final.[2][3] Smith played 11 games in 1982 and added only five more games over the next two seasons and made the move to Sydney.[2] His only appearances for Sydney were in the opening four rounds of the 1985 VFL season. He then joined Brunswick.[2][4]
References
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ a b c d AFL Tables: Andrew Smith
- ^ Canberra Times, "Thrilling final to come", 13 September 1981, p. 6S
- ^ The Age, "Coburg quick to prove it's a flag contender", 14 April 1986, p. 31