Andrew Smith (Australian footballer)

Andrew Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (1960-08-28) 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

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. 1 2 3 4 AFL Tables: Andrew Smith
  3. ↑ Canberra Times, "Thrilling final to come", 13 September 1981, p. 6S
  4. ↑ The Age, "Coburg quick to prove it's a flag contender", 14 April 1986, p. 31
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