About Noel Smith
Lived 1918 – 2008 (aged 89). Noel Smith was an australian rules football player.
Noel Smith (27 November 1918 – 4 September 2008) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Smith started his career as a full-back but was unable to establish a place for himself in the Essendon side. He performed well in the league seconds, winning a Gardiner Medal in 1939. He didn't make any senior appearances that year and from 1940 to 1942 also wouldn't play a senior game for Essendon, although he did spend some of that time with Brunswick.
His second stint at Essendon, as a forward, was more successful. He played all 20 games for Essendon in the 1944 VFL season, including two finals. His season tally of 40 goals was bettered by only one teammate, Ray Powell, by a mere three goals.
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Who was Noel Smith?
Australian rules footballer (1918-2008)
When was Noel Smith born?
Noel Smith was born on 27 November 1918.
When did Noel Smith die?
Noel Smith died on 4 September 2008.
What was Noel Smith's occupation?
Noel Smith was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Noel Smith (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Noel Smith. https://biography.guide/noel-smith/
MLA: "Noel Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/noel-smith/.
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