Chris Schmidt (footballer)
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South Australia, Australia
Brisbane Lions
| Chris Schmidt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Chris Schmidt | ||
| Born |
20 March 1989 South Australia, Australia | ||
| Original team | West Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Draft |
34th overall, 2006 Brisbane Lions | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Position | Midfield | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Adelaide | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2006–2009 | Brisbane Lions | 2 (0) | |
| 2010–2011 | Adelaide | 18 (2) | |
| Total | 20 (2) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2011. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Chris Schmidt (born 20 March 1989) is an Australian rules footballer. He formerly played in the AFL, for the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide. He now plays for SANFL club West Adelaide, the club he was originally drafted from. Schmidt holds the SANFL record for lowest goals to games ratio.
He was drafted by Brisbane Lions with the 34th selection in the 2006 AFL draft from West Adelaide in the SANFL. Debuting for Brisbane in Round 10, 2007 as an 18-year-old against Richmond, Schmidt struggled with just 1 kick and 5 handballs. The match ended in a draw. Schmidt played only one more game for the club, the following round against the Western Bulldogs, and only managed 3 disposals. His Lions career was riddled with injuries, including osteitis pubis and a persistent shoulder problem. Schmidt played most of his footy with the Suncoast Lions during this period. He was delisted at the end of the 2008 season.[1]
Adelaide career
Schmidt returned to South Australia when he was drafted at number 26 in the 2009 Rookie Draft by Adelaide. He played senior football for his previous club, West Adelaide, before being elevated from the Crows rookie list due to a Brodie Martin long term injury.[2]
He made his Adelaide debut in the Round 3 loss to Melbourne, and picked up 20 disposals, showing his improvement from his Lions days.
Schmidt was delisted by Adelaide at the end of the 2011 AFL season.