After being selected by North Melbourne under the father–son rule in the 2004 AFL draft, Smith made his debut during the 2004 AFL season. However, Smith struggled with injury throughout his entire career, missing all of the 2006 AFL season due to an ankle injury.
Smith was selected by North Melbourne under the father–son rule for the 2004 AFL draft and made his debut during that year's season. However, he faced injuries throughout his career, resulting in a complete absence of the 2006 AFL season due to an ankle injury.