Devon Smith
2021 Stats
Goals
7
Behinds
7
Disposals
291
Kicks
158
Tackles
61
Active in win
Smith scored two goal and two behinds to go with 23 disposals (14 kicks, nine handballs) and made seven marks during Sunday's 102-64 win over Collingwood in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Smith has logged more than 20 disposals on just two occasions all season, and each time he was able to score over 110 points. This may be a more difficult task in the finals, as Smith and his teammates haven't been too consistent in possession through most of 2021.
Smith has logged more than 20 disposals on just two occasions all season, and each time he was able to score over 110 points. This may be a more difficult task in the finals, as Smith and his teammates haven't been too consistent in possession through most of 2021.
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Starting against Hawthorn
Smith made the starting lineup for Round 14 against Hawthorn.
ANALYSIS
Smith hasn't played since mid-May after playing in nine straight matches to start the season. Aside from a 113-point effort in Round 3 with 26 disposals, Smith has topped 16 disposals on just one other occasion.
Smith hasn't played since mid-May after playing in nine straight matches to start the season. Aside from a 113-point effort in Round 3 with 26 disposals, Smith has topped 16 disposals on just one other occasion.
Injures hamstring in win
Smith suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's 68-61 win over Fremantle, according to the AFL.com match report.
ANALYSIS
Smith isn't the most important fantasy player for the Bombers, but his 13.9 disposals and 5 tackles per game are solid averages with good potential on the right day. He'll likely miss at least a couple of weeks depending on how serious this injury is.
Smith isn't the most important fantasy player for the Bombers, but his 13.9 disposals and 5 tackles per game are solid averages with good potential on the right day. He'll likely miss at least a couple of weeks depending on how serious this injury is.
Agrees to new contract
Smith signed a two-year contract extension with Essendon on Tuesday, Callum Twomey of AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith is now signed with the team through 2023. The forward joined the club in 2018 and suffered a knee injury in 2019, but he's off to a strong start this season, recording 26 disposals and a goal in the big win over St. Kilda last week. He'll look to continue delivering production after his recent pay day.
Smith is now signed with the team through 2023. The forward joined the club in 2018 and suffered a knee injury in 2019, but he's off to a strong start this season, recording 26 disposals and a goal in the big win over St. Kilda last week. He'll look to continue delivering production after his recent pay day.
Balanced performance v. St. Kilda
Smith landed 26 disposals, eight marks, five tackles, a pair of clearances and goal assists each and a single goal and behind Saturday as Essendon defeated St. Kilda 143-68 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Smith put on a clinic in Essendon's win over St. Kilda, notching a mark in every major statistical category outside of hitouts and rebound 50s. He also equaled a personal-best with two goal assists. The 27 year-old continues to prove the ultimate utility player for the Bombers in 2021 and now prepares for a Round Four match-up with Sydney ranked second on the team in tackles per game, third in handballs and disposals per outing and fourth in overall points an appearance.
Smith put on a clinic in Essendon's win over St. Kilda, notching a mark in every major statistical category outside of hitouts and rebound 50s. He also equaled a personal-best with two goal assists. The 27 year-old continues to prove the ultimate utility player for the Bombers in 2021 and now prepares for a Round Four match-up with Sydney ranked second on the team in tackles per game, third in handballs and disposals per outing and fourth in overall points an appearance.
Logs 26 disposals in loss
Smith collected 26 disposals (13 kicks, 13 handballs) and made seven tackles during Saturday's 79-29 loss to Port Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Smith was one of a few players to produce a reasonable stat line despite the poor performance and awful weather conditions. Over the last five Rounds, Smith has logged 20 or more disposals in each match, which makes him one of the more consistent options amidst a struggling club.
Smith was one of a few players to produce a reasonable stat line despite the poor performance and awful weather conditions. Over the last five Rounds, Smith has logged 20 or more disposals in each match, which makes him one of the more consistent options amidst a struggling club.