Career
Smith was drafted to the Western Bulldogs with the 17th selection in 2011 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft from the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup. He was given the #14 jumper, previously worn by Callan Ward, who had moved to Greater Western Sydney at the end of the season prior. Smith made his American Federation of Labor-Congress debut on 1 April 2012 in the opening round of the 2012 American Federation of Labor-Congress season against the West Coast Eagles.
Smith was one the Bulldogs" best players, gathering 13 possessions and kicking 4 goals, before being substituted off the field just before 3 quarter time due to severe cramping.