TIM Smith has had little to no luck to this point of his AFL career.

He has managed just 11 games across three years, with a variety of injuries sidelining him throughout his time in the red and blue.

While the 28-year-old’s talent has never been doubted, he has had very few opportunities to show what he is made of as a footballer.

“I feel like I’m pretty unlucky - I must’ve walked over someone’s grave or something,” Smith told Melbourne Media.

“It’s just hard to get that consistency. I know I can play that way every week, so I’m happy to finally get back in and hopefully stay in.”

On Saturday afternoon at the MCG, Smith got the chance he desired - to play four solid quarters - and he certainly put his best foot forward.

“It’s unbelievable - good to get a run on and finally have an impact that I know I’m capable of having,” he said.

“Being able to do that for the team I think is a massive part and I’m really happy to have that.”

Smith booted three goals for the afternoon and took seven shots from his 10 disposals, looking dangerous inside 50 for the entirety of the game.

And although his numbers were impressive, it was the 192cm forward’s contest work around the ground that was just as valuable for his side.

“I think that’s my go - tackling and if I can put my body on the line and help the boys then I think that really pays dividends and gives other guys a chance to get involved,” he said.

The Demons went with the tall set-up in the forward half, with Tom McDonald and Sam Weideman accompanying ‘Bull’, and the trio are starting to work well together. 

“I think that’s a really dangerous combo - me, Tommy and Weids,” Smith said.

“If one of us is going to mark it the other two are going to work anyway.

“It’s really dangerous and a really good look for our forward line.”

Saturday’s 14-point victory over Fremantle was Smith’s first win since Round 11 last season, and it was one he thoroughly enjoyed.

“The feeling is like no other,” he said.

“It’s really good to get around the boys and it’s just an unbelievable feeling.”