Jimmy Smith (rugby league)

Jimmy Smith

Personal information
Full name	James Smith
Born	(1971-10-25) 25 October 1971 (age 54) Young, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Second-row, Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1992–96 Eastern Suburbs 58 3 0 0 12 1997 Western Suburbs 15 0 0 0 0 1998–99 South Sydney 47 7 0 0 28 2000 Salford City Reds 28 7 0 0 28 Total 148 17 0 0 68
Source: [1] As of 24 December 2016

Jimmy Smith (born 25 October 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a second-row and prop in the 1990s and 2000s.

He played for the Eastern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Winfield Cup, ARL and NRL. He also played in the Super League for the Salford City Reds.

Background

Smith was born in Young, New South Wales.

Career

After his retirement from playing Smith was kept on by the Rabbitohs in the role of media liaison officer. ^[2]

Smith has since moved into the media and works for Fox Sports as a pundit and commentator. ^[3] He also works in radio for SEN 1170 Sydney, hosting the show “Afternoons with Jimmy Smith” from 12-3 pm Monday to Friday. Jimmy also commentates on numerous sporting events across the SEN Network, from NRL, AFL, Supercars, to NBL as well. ^[4]

Smith studied for an Agricultural Economics degree at Sydney University. ^[5]

References

1. Rugby League Project
2. "Inspiring People". Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
3. "Warriors denied try of the season by bunker blunder". News. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
4. "SMITHS MOVING ON UP". Celebrity Speakers. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
5. "Jimmy Smith". Saxton. Retrieved 24 December 2016.