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Key Facts

Full name
Thomas Henry Smith

Known as
Tom 'Red' Smith

Nickname
Red

Born
1 July 1830

Place of birth
Ireland (County Monaghan)

Senior clubs
Melbourne

State of origin
Ireland (County Monaghan)

Tom 'Red' Smith


Club
League
Career span
Games
Goals
Avg
Win %
AKI
AHB
AMK
BV
MelbourneVFA1859-1862
Total1859-1862

The forgotten man of the quartet that framed the first set of rules of Australian football, Tom 'Red' Smith was an Irish-born classics master of Scotch College and an important contributor to the early game, as a participant (including as captain of Melbourne), a promoter within the public schools, and as an administrator. 

Author - Adam Cardosi


Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.