Career
Smith, who played originally with Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA), was Collingwood"s main target up forward during his career. Smith made his debut in Collingwood"s inaugural VFL game, against Street Kilda Football Club in round one, 1897, and went on to top their goal-kicking in each of his first four seasons. Although he wasn"t the most prolific forward for Collingwood in 1901, his 30 goals helped his club reach the 1901 VFL Grand Final, where they lost to Essendon Football Club.