There are names you recognise from premiership photos, and others you recognise from the way the club works. J K Smith fits comfortably in both conversations. In 108 games, J K Smith made the most of every season available, building a reputation that outpaced the raw total. Titles are a team outcome; J K Smith’s recognition comes from the way they lifted those around them and carried responsibility. J K Smith’s treasurer years (1987) reflect a different kind of pressure: balancing ambition with sustainability and transparency. Stories about J K Smith often include the little things: checking on a teammate, helping a junior, or being the first to sweep the sheds after everyone else has left. Even now, J K Smith’s name gets used as a reference point for young players: ‘That’s the way it’s done here.’ Northcote Park’s honour roll isn’t just a list of achievements; it’s a map of the club’s character. J K Smith is one of the names that helps define it. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to J K Smith comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to J K Smith comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks. To this day, J K Smith is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. Every club has turning points; J K Smith was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on.