Keith Smith
South Melbourne
AFL career
93 games45 goals
- Debut
- R12 1936 v MEL25 July 1936
- Most recent
- GF 1945 v CAR29 Sept 1945
Stats
Bio
Recruited to South Melbourne in the mid-1930s, Keith Smith established himself as a reliable wingman capable of drifting forward to hit the scoreboard. His ten-season tenure at the Lakeside Oval was frequently interrupted by the constraints of the Second World War era, yet he remained a consistent contributor whenever available for selection. Smith's career culminated in an appearance in the infamous 1945 'Bloodbath' Grand Final against Carlton, where he lined up on the wing in what became his final senior game for the club, concluding a serviceable stint in the red and white that finished just short of the 100-game milestone.
Profile
- Born
- 31 May 1914
- Died
- 12 June 1997 (aged 83y 12d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited to South Melbourne in the mid-1930s, Keith Smith established himself as a reliable wingman capable of drifting forward to hit the scoreboard. His ten-season tenure at the Lakeside Oval was frequently interrupted by the constraints of the Second World War era, yet he remained a consistent contributor whenever available for selection. Smith's career culminated in an appearance in the infamous 1945 'Bloodbath' Grand Final against Carlton, where he lined up on the wing in what became his final senior game for the club, concluding a serviceable stint in the red and white that finished just short of the 100-game milestone.