Zac Smith
Encyclopedia
Zac Smith is an Australian rules football
er for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was recruited as a Queensland Zone Selection in 2009 and played for the Gold Coast Suns
during the 2009 TAC Cup
season and the 2010 VFL season
.
as a Queensland Zone Selection and played for the club in the 2009 TAC Cup
season where he was selected as first ruck in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. He played all but one game in the 2010 VFL season
and was named in the AFL Queensland Team of the Year, the only VFL
player selected.
at The Gabba.
In round 5, Smith was part of the first Gold Coast Suns victory over Port Adelaide
at AAMI Stadium
. He has 18 hitouts and kicked a goal.
In round 7, Smith was part of the Gold Coast side that defeated Brisbane Lions
in the inaugural QClash. He had 22 possessions and 17 hit outs, rucking the majority of the night against Matthew Leuenberger
and Mitch Clark. For his efforts Smith was given the round 7 nomination for the 2011 AFL Rising Star
award. He joined teammate Brandon Matera
as AFL Rising Star nominees in Gold Coast's inaugural season.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was recruited as a Queensland Zone Selection in 2009 and played for the Gold Coast Suns
Gold Coast Suns
The Gold Coast Suns were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club split their home games between Miami and Pompano Beach, FL and hired future Hall of Famer Earl Weaver as manager. In the league's inaugural season, the...
during the 2009 TAC Cup
2009 TAC Cup
The 2009 TAC Cup season commenced on 4 April and concluded on 25 September. For the first time the Gold Coast Football Club competed in the competition fielding its junior squad. It was the 18th season of the TAC Cup competition...
season and the 2010 VFL season
2010 VFL season
The 2010 VFL season is the 133rd season of the Victorian Football League. The North Ballarat Football Club won the premiership, its third flag in a row.-Teams:...
.
Junior/Pre-AFL career
Smith has only been playing football since he was 16, being mainly a soccer player before turning his attentio n to football. He was signed by the Gold Coast SunsGold Coast Suns
The Gold Coast Suns were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club split their home games between Miami and Pompano Beach, FL and hired future Hall of Famer Earl Weaver as manager. In the league's inaugural season, the...
as a Queensland Zone Selection and played for the club in the 2009 TAC Cup
2009 TAC Cup
The 2009 TAC Cup season commenced on 4 April and concluded on 25 September. For the first time the Gold Coast Football Club competed in the competition fielding its junior squad. It was the 18th season of the TAC Cup competition...
season where he was selected as first ruck in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. He played all but one game in the 2010 VFL season
2010 VFL season
The 2010 VFL season is the 133rd season of the Victorian Football League. The North Ballarat Football Club won the premiership, its third flag in a row.-Teams:...
and was named in the AFL Queensland Team of the Year, the only VFL
Victorian Football League
The Victorian Football League which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association , taking its new name as from the 1996 season, is the premier Australian rules football league in Victoria The Victorian Football League (VFL) which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association...
player selected.
AFL career
Smith made his debut in round 2, 2011 in the Gold Coast Suns inaugural AFL match against CarltonCarlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
at The Gabba.
In round 5, Smith was part of the first Gold Coast Suns victory over Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Football Club
The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
at AAMI Stadium
AAMI Stadium
Football Park is an Australian rules football stadium located in West Lakes, a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia...
. He has 18 hitouts and kicked a goal.
In round 7, Smith was part of the Gold Coast side that defeated Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland. The club was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996...
in the inaugural QClash. He had 22 possessions and 17 hit outs, rucking the majority of the night against Matthew Leuenberger
Matthew leuenberger
Matthew "Matt" Leuenberger is a professional Australian rules footballer currently playing with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League.-Early life:...
and Mitch Clark. For his efforts Smith was given the round 7 nomination for the 2011 AFL Rising Star
2011 AFL Rising Star
The AFL Rising Star award is given annually to a stand out young player in the Australian Football League. The 2011 Ron Evans Medal will be awarded to one of the 24 nominees. The 2011 award was won by Dyson Heppell of the Essendon Football Club....
award. He joined teammate Brandon Matera
Brandon Matera
Brandon Matera is an Australian rules footballer for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was recruited as one of twelve 17 years olds made available to Gold Coast under the AFL's draft concessions....
as AFL Rising Star nominees in Gold Coast's inaugural season.