Ron Smith
Geelong
AFL career
10 games3 goals
- Debut
- R17 1957 v STK17 Aug 1957
- Most recent
- R6 1959 v MEL30 May 1959
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Winchelsea, Ron Smith was a towering prospect for his era, standing at 192cm during a time when such height was a rarity in the VFL. He broke into the Geelong senior side late in the 1957 season, making a memorable debut in Round 17 against St Kilda at Kardinia Park where he booted his first career goal. Despite his physical attributes, Smith found it difficult to secure a permanent spot in the starting lineup, managing just 10 senior appearances across three seasons while wearing the number 37 guernsey. He eventually departed the VFL scene after the 1959 season but remained a dedicated figure at the club, maintaining an active role with the past players' association for decades until his passing in 2025.
Profile
- Full name
- Ron M. Smith
- Born
- 28 Oct 1937 (age 88y 358d)
- Height
- 192 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Winchelsea, Ron Smith was a towering prospect for his era, standing at 192cm during a time when such height was a rarity in the VFL. He broke into the Geelong senior side late in the 1957 season, making a memorable debut in Round 17 against St Kilda at Kardinia Park where he booted his first career goal. Despite his physical attributes, Smith found it difficult to secure a permanent spot in the starting lineup, managing just 10 senior appearances across three seasons while wearing the number 37 guernsey. He eventually departed the VFL scene after the 1959 season but remained a dedicated figure at the club, maintaining an active role with the past players' association for decades until his passing in 2025.