Nick Smith (footballer, born 1984)

Nicholas Smith (born 27 August 1984) is an Australian rules footballer with the Box Hill Hawks of the Victorian Football League (VFL). Previously, Smith played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

This article is about the former Melbourne player. For the current Sydney player, see Nick Smith (footballer born 1988).
Nick Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-08-27) 27 August 1984
Original team(s) Norwood (SANFL)
Debut Round 3, 2003, Melbourne
vs. Western Bulldogs, at Telstra Dome
Height 198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 97 kg (214 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2003–2006 Melbourne 4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2006.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Recruited from South Australian National Football League club Norwood in the 2002 AFL Draft, Smith debuted in 2003 for Melbourne, playing three games for the season, but having little game time or impact.

In 2004 and 2005, Smith played with Melbourne's VFL-affiliate, Sandringham, suffered a knee injury in 2005 which ended his season prematurely.

Smith played in the VFL throughout 2006 but an injury to Melbourne's top ruckman Mark Jamar, Smith was suddenly recalled for the semi-final match against Fremantle Football Club.[1] It was Smith's first AFL game in three years, but he could only manage three hitouts, as Melbourne were knocked out of the finals.

Smith was delisted by the Demons at the end of the 2006 season.[2]

References
  1. http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/09/14/1157827092520.html
  2. http://www.afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=303289
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