Jesse Smith
North Melbourne
AFL career
27 games3 goals
- Debut
- R8 2005 v WBD14 May 2005
- Most recent
- R5 2008 v COL19 Apr 2008
Stats
Bio
Recruited to North Melbourne as a father-son selection in 2004, Jesse Smith arrived at Arden Street with high expectations as the son of Brownlow Medallist Ross Smith. A poised and classy half-back with elite decision-making skills, he teased his immense potential during a breakout 2007 campaign, culminating in a superb individual performance in the semi-final loss to Hawthorn that marked him as a future star. However, his tenure was defined by misfortune, as chronic ankle and hamstring issues restricted him to just 27 games across five seasons with the Kangaroos. Seeking a change of luck and a medical fresh start, Smith was traded to St Kilda for the 2010 season, but persistent injuries prevented him from playing a senior match for the Saints, forcing an early retirement that left him as one of the modern era's notable unfulfilled talents.
Profile
- Born
- 29 Sept 1986 (age 40y 22d)
- Birthplace
- Victoria
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Family
- Father:Ross Smith
Bio
1 revisionRecruited to North Melbourne as a father-son selection in 2004, Jesse Smith arrived at Arden Street with high expectations as the son of Brownlow Medallist Ross Smith. A poised and classy half-back with elite decision-making skills, he teased his immense potential during a breakout 2007 campaign, culminating in a superb individual performance in the semi-final loss to Hawthorn that marked him as a future star. However, his tenure was defined by misfortune, as chronic ankle and hamstring issues restricted him to just 27 games across five seasons with the Kangaroos. Seeking a change of luck and a medical fresh start, Smith was traded to St Kilda for the 2010 season, but persistent injuries prevented him from playing a senior match for the Saints, forcing an early retirement that left him as one of the modern era's notable unfulfilled talents.