Archie Smith

About

Former professional Australian rules footballer who became best known for his time as a ruckman on the Australian Football League club, the Brisbane Lions, from 2014 to 2021. During his time with the team, he helped the Lions win 3 North East Australian Football League premierships. Additionally, after winning the 2019 NEAFL grand final over Southport, he broke a record for the 1st player to have ever earned 3 NEAFL-level flags. 

Before Fame

Starting his athletic career as an elite-level junior basketball player, he was heavily pursued throughout his youth by several United States Division One universities; however, he was eventually recruited by an AFL scout when he was 17 years old. He earned his education from the South Brisbane-based St. Laurence's College.

Trivia

He joined the Brisbane Lions after becoming their 3rd pick and 69th overall in the 2014 rookie draft. He amassed 19 disposals and 30 hit outs in his senior career debut, which was a 2016 match against Port Adelaide Football Club.

Family Life

He is the son of former American-Australian basketball player Andre Moore. He has five siblings. They are Gemma, Sebastian, Isaac, Abib, and Violet. He married his long-time girlfriend Sophie in 2021 and the following year, they welcomed a child named Montgomery.

Associated With

He played with the Brisbane Lions, alongside teammates such as Dayne Zorko and Ben Keays.