Frank Smith
Melbourne
AFL career
14 games0 goals
- Debut
- R2 1931 v ESS9 May 1931
- Most recent
- R3 1932 v HAW14 May 1932
Stats
Bio
A decorated wingman from the VFA, Frank Smith arrived at Melbourne in 1931 with a formidable reputation as a former Recorder Cup winner. He had established himself as a star at Prahran, but his transition to the league level proved relatively brief. Smith held his spot for 12 games in his debut season, even polling three Brownlow votes, yet struggled to maintain continuity into the following year. After managing just two appearances in early 1932, he cleared back to Prahran mid-season. While his time with the Demons was a short cameo, Smith cemented his legacy in the Association, eventually playing nearly 250 games for the Two Blues and earning selection in their Team of the Century.
Profile
- Born
- 05 Mar 1905
- Died
- 07 Dec 1968 (aged 63y 277d)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA decorated wingman from the VFA, Frank Smith arrived at Melbourne in 1931 with a formidable reputation as a former Recorder Cup winner. He had established himself as a star at Prahran, but his transition to the league level proved relatively brief. Smith held his spot for 12 games in his debut season, even polling three Brownlow votes, yet struggled to maintain continuity into the following year. After managing just two appearances in early 1932, he cleared back to Prahran mid-season. While his time with the Demons was a short cameo, Smith cemented his legacy in the Association, eventually playing nearly 250 games for the Two Blues and earning selection in their Team of the Century.