Devon Smith
GWS and Essendon
AFL career
182 games146 goals
- Debut
- R1 2012 v SYD24 Mar 2012
- Most recent
- R11 2022 v PAD29 May 2022
Stats
AFL
2022 | ESS | 8 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 9.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 42 | 52 |
2021 | ESS | 20 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 14.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 65 | 64 |
2020 | ESS | 16 | 9.9 | 8.3 | 18.1 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 71 | 85 |
2019 | ESS | 7 | 11.3 | 6.9 | 18.1 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 5.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 79 | 69 |
2018 | ESS | 22 | 13.2 | 8.8 | 22.0 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 107 | 98 |
2017 | GWS | 16 | 9.9 | 8.7 | 18.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 82 | 80 |
2016 | GWS | 14 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 18.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 81 | 82 |
2015 | GWS | 20 | 12.2 | 7.0 | 19.2 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 86 | 89 |
2014 | GWS | 21 | 13.6 | 7.9 | 21.5 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 94 | 90 |
2013 | GWS | 18 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 16.4 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 74 | 70 |
2012 | GWS | 20 | 8.9 | 7.2 | 16.1 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 69 | 63 |
VFL
2022 | ESS | 1 | 12.0 | 16.0 | 28.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 88 |
Bio
Recruited from the Geelong Falcons, Devon Smith was a foundation player for Greater Western Sydney, selected with pick 21 in the 2011 National Draft. He quickly established himself as a dangerous small forward during the Giants' formative years, demonstrating an ability to find the goals while providing distinct defensive pressure. Despite being a regular member of the Giants' best 22, Smith sought a fresh start and greater midfield opportunities, requesting a trade to Essendon following the 2017 season.
The move proved immediately vindicated as Smith produced a career-best campaign for the Bombers in 2018. Transitioning into a high-impact midfield role, he broke the league record for tackles in a home-and-away season and won the Crichton Medal as the club's best and fairest. A tenacious competitor known for his aggression and relentless work rate, Smith's playstyle often set the intensity standard for his teammates. Unfortunately, the chronic knee injuries that had nagged him earlier in his career returned to plague his final years at Tullamarine, eventually forcing him to retire at the end of 2022.
Profile
- Born
- 20 May 1993 (age 33y 156d)
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Honours
- 22 Under 222015
- Essendon B&F2018
- Top 10
- 2020
- GWS B&F
- 2nd
- 2014
- Top 10
- 2012, 2015
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Geelong Falcons, Devon Smith was a foundation player for Greater Western Sydney, selected with pick 21 in the 2011 National Draft. He quickly established himself as a dangerous small forward during the Giants' formative years, demonstrating an ability to find the goals while providing distinct defensive pressure. Despite being a regular member of the Giants' best 22, Smith sought a fresh start and greater midfield opportunities, requesting a trade to Essendon following the 2017 season.
The move proved immediately vindicated as Smith produced a career-best campaign for the Bombers in 2018. Transitioning into a high-impact midfield role, he broke the league record for tackles in a home-and-away season and won the Crichton Medal as the club's best and fairest. A tenacious competitor known for his aggression and relentless work rate, Smith's playstyle often set the intensity standard for his teammates. Unfortunately, the chronic knee injuries that had nagged him earlier in his career returned to plague his final years at Tullamarine, eventually forcing him to retire at the end of 2022.