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Nick Smith

Defender / midfielder
2011 - 2018
Sydney Swans
Nick Smith, a former Australian rules footballer, made a significant impact during his time playing for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on June 12, 1988, Smith's football journey began at Scotch College in Melbourne, where he showed promise as a talented player. He then continued to hone his skills with the Oakleigh Chargers before being selected as a rookie in the 2007 Rookie Draft at number 15. Smith's AFL debut came in round 5 of the 2008 season against Geelong, where he showcased his abilities on the field. Throughout his career, he displayed versatility by playing in various positions, including as a small defender and midfielder. Known for his tenacity and skill, Smith often took on the challenge of marking some of the league's best players, effectively limiting their impact on the game. In recognition of his consistent performances, Smith earned a spot in the prestigious 2014 All Australian team. Despite facing challenges such as injuries, Smith remained dedicated to the sport until his retirement announcement on August 14, 2019. Throughout his career, he demonstrated resilience, determination, and a strong work ethic that left a lasting impression on the AFL community. Nick Smith's contributions to the Sydney Swans and the AFL have solidified his legacy as a respected and admired player, showcasing his passion for the game and his ability to overcome obstacles to achieve success on the field.

Season Stats:

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Swans
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
20
-
180
26
77%
11
23
87%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
70
-
-
57
0%
272
0%
Behinds
1
0.1
424
43
2%
21
43
2%
191
1%
Assists
0
-
-
33
-
-
18
0%
173
0%
Disposals
288
14.4
235
848
34%
13
639
45%
8549
3%
Kicks
135
6.8
297
430
31%
18
420
32%
4845
3%
Handballs
153
7.7
149
472
32%
12
334
46%
3704
4%
Marks
90
4.5
137
196
46%
10
149
60%
2048
4%
Tackles
52
2.6
190
186
28%
13
123
42%
1489
3%
Hitouts
0
-
-
1119
-
-
667
0%
736
0%
Clearances
7
0.4
347
192
4%
19
139
5%
848
1%
Frees For
24
1.2
84
68
35%
6
40
60%
468
5%
Frees Against
10
0.5
358
59
17%
21
37
27%
502
2%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Swans

All Season Stats (2011-2018)

Games Played
Total 182
Goals
Total 4
Avg 0
Behinds
Total 11
Avg 0.1
Assists
Total 24
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 2631
Avg 14.5
Kicks
Total 1425
Avg 7.8
Handballs
Total 1206
Avg 6.6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 54% - 46%
Marks
Total 703
Avg 3.9
Tackles
Total 527
Avg 2.9
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 97
Avg 0.5
Frees For
Total 137
Avg 0.8
Frees Against
Total 93
Avg 0.5

Nick Smith - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Nick Smith - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Nick Smith - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Nick Smith' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Nick Smith - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Nick Smith' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Nick Smith - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Nick Smith - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Nick Smith in the context of their team and the league as a whole.