Archie Smith

Who is Archie Smith?

Archie 'Snapper' Smith was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the years following the formation of the VFL.

Smith, who played originally with Richmond in the VFA, was Collingwood's main target up forward during his career. He made his debut in the club's inaugural VFL game and went on to top their goal-kicking in each of his first four seasons. His tally of 31 goals in 1898 was enough to win the VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal. Although he wasn't the most prolific forward for Collingwood in 1901, his 30 goals helped his club to reach the Grand Final, where they lost to Essendon.