Richmond’s first pick in last month’s AFL national draft, Kaleb Smith, joins a long line of players with that popular surname throughout Tigerland’s history.
Here is the list of Smiths who have played at senior level with the Tigers . . .
Anthony Smith – 4 games, 1 goal, 1969 and 1972.
Basil Smith – 10 games, 6 goals, 1924.
Bruce Smith – 11 games, 10 goals, 1962 and 1964.
Charles Smith – 3 games, 0 goals, 1921-22.
Craig Smith – 72 games, 23 goals, 1986-93.
Cyril (“Jimmy”) Smith – 132 games, 40 goals, 1917-26.
Dave Smith – 1 game, 3 goals, 1914.
Dennis Smith – 13 games, 1 goal, 1960-61.
Harry Smith – 19 games, 2 goals, 1938-39.
Jason Smith – 1 game, 1 goal, 1991.
Kevin Smith – 47 games, 3 goals, 1964-66.
Laird Smith – 66 games, 73 goals, 1939-41 and 1945.
Percy Smith – 4 games, 1 goal, 1912.
Terry Smith – 56 games, 15 goals, 1980-82 and 1986.