Smith made his AFL debut on 1 April 2012 in the opening round of the 2012 AFL season against the West Coast Eagles. Smith was one of 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.[2]
Clay Smith announced his retirement from AFL football on 9 July 2018 due to persistent injuries.
^McFarlane, Glenn (11 December 2011). "Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number". Herald Sun. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
^Gullan, Scott (2 April 2012). "Debutant Clay Smith stars in Western Bulldogs' loss to West Coast". Herald Sun. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
^"Clay Smith Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
External linksedit
Clay Smith's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
Clay Smith's playing statistics from AFL Tables
May 03, 2024
clay, smith, footballer, clay, smith, born, 1993, former, australian, rules, footballer, played, western, bulldogs, australian, football, league, smith, drafted, western, bulldogs, with, 17th, selection, 2011, draft, from, gippsland, power, given, jumper, prev. Clay Smith born 11 May 1993 is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League AFL Smith was drafted to the Western Bulldogs with the 17th selection in 2011 AFL 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 1 Clay SmithPersonal informationFull nameClay SmithDate of birth 1993 05 11 11 May 1993 age 30 Original team s Gippsland Power TAC Cup DraftNo 17 2011 National DraftHeight180 cm 5 ft 11 in Weight78 kg 172 lb Position s ForwardPlaying career1YearsClubGames Goals 2012 2018Western Bulldogs55 43 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017 Career highlightsAFL premiership player 2016 Sources AFL Tables AustralianFootball com Smith made his AFL debut on 1 April 2012 in the opening round of the 2012 AFL season against the West Coast Eagles Smith was one of 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 2 Clay Smith announced his retirement from AFL football on 9 July 2018 due to persistent injuries Contents 1 Statistics 2 Honours and achievements 3 References 4 External linksStatistics editLegend G Goals K Kicks D Disposals T Tackles B Behinds H Handballs M Marks Season Team No Games Totals Averages per game G B K H D M T G B K H D M T 2012 Western Bulldogs 14 16 6 5 135 85 220 55 75 0 4 0 3 8 4 5 3 13 8 3 4 4 7 2013 Western Bulldogs 14 14 10 6 128 84 212 38 61 0 7 0 4 9 1 6 0 15 1 2 7 4 4 2014 Western Bulldogs 14 1 0 1 8 5 13 1 2 0 0 1 0 8 0 5 0 13 0 1 0 2 0 2015 Western Bulldogs 14 3 1 0 13 15 28 5 10 0 3 0 0 4 3 5 0 9 3 1 7 3 3 2016 Western Bulldogs 14 13 18 11 100 94 194 43 77 1 4 0 8 7 7 7 2 14 9 3 3 5 9 2017 Western Bulldogs 14 8 8 5 52 40 92 24 41 1 0 0 6 6 5 5 0 11 5 3 0 5 1 Career 55 43 28 436 323 759 166 266 0 8 0 5 7 9 5 9 13 8 3 0 4 8 3 Honours and achievements editTeam AFL premiership 2016References edit McFarlane Glenn 11 December 2011 Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward s number Herald Sun Retrieved 1 April 2012 Gullan Scott 2 April 2012 Debutant Clay Smith stars in Western Bulldogs loss to West Coast Herald Sun Retrieved 3 April 2012 Clay Smith Stats AFL Tables Retrieved 9 July 2018 External links editClay Smith s profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs Clay Smith s playing statistics from AFL Tables Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Clay Smith footballer amp oldid 1168371184, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
