Brad Smith (rugby league)

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Brad Smith
Personal information
Full nameBrad Smith
Born (1975-09-27) 27 September 1975 (age 47)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–98 St. George Dragons 272008
1999 Balmain Tigers 111004
Total3830012
Source: [1]

Brad Smith (born 27 September 1975) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s.

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Background

Smith played his junior rugby league at Hurstville United. [2]

Playing career

Smith started his career at the St. George Dragons, his local club, in the 1995 ARL season. His debut was from the bench, playing in a 25–12 win against the Western Suburbs Magpies in round 16. [3] He played there for four years, predominantly off the bench. His first try was against the Gold Coast Chargers in a 18–12 win in round 4 of the 1997 ARL season. [4] He scored again later that season against the North Sydney Bears in a 54–14 loss three weeks later. [5]

In 1999, he moved to the Balmain Tigers. He scored on his club debut against the Melbourne Storm in a 16–6 win in round 2 of the 1999 NRL season. [6]

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References

  1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Brad Smith - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "hurstvilleunited | About Us". Hurstville United Junior Rugby League. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  3. "ARL 1995 - Round 16 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  4. "ARL 1997 - Round 4 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  5. "ARL 1997 - Round 8 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  6. "NRL 1999 - Round 2 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 14 March 2020.