Peter Smith (Australian footballer, born 1960)
Peter J. Smith (born 26 January 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.
- For the Carlton and Melbourne footballer, see Peter V. Smith.
| Peter Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Peter J. Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1960 | ||
| Original team(s) | Glenroy/Jacana[1] | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1981–1986 | North Melbourne | 36 (1) | |
| 1987 | Brisbane Bears | 4 (1) | |
| Total | 40 (2) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Smith played 11 games in the 1983 VFL season, which was the most times he would appear in a season for North Melbourne.[2] The tally included North Melbourne's finals campaign, with Smith playing a semi final and preliminary final.[2]
He was still a fringe player when he left the club at the end of the 1986 season to join the league's newest club, Brisbane, with whom he would make four appearances.[2]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Peter Smith
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