Cameron Smith
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cameron Smith | |
| Date of birth | June 18, 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Australia | |
| Height | 1.84 m | |
| Weight | 90 kg | |
| Nickname | Cam, Smitty, Smithy | |
| Position | Hooker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Melbourne Storm | |
| Number | 9 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Logan Brothers | ||
| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 2002–present | Melbourne | 94 (374) |
| Representative teams** | ||
| 2003–2005 | Queensland | 10 (32) |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Cameron Smith (born June 18, 1983 in Brisbane, Australia) is a rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin Team. Smith captained the Melbourne Storm in their 15-8 loss to the Brisbane Broncos in the 2006 NRL Grand Final.
Widely regarded as a great leader, Cameron Smith displays maturity beyond his years. He is often seen as one of the core members of the Storm due to his large role in the team's success over the last few years. He can do nearly everything in Rugby League. He has a quick, crisp pass from dummy half, a superb workrate in defence, the ability to play make and create opportunities for his support players, a fine kicking game as well as the ability to kick goals. He is already a crowd favourite among Storm supporters due to his solid commitment.
Accomplishments:
- Captained the Melbourne Storm in 2006 Grand Final
- Highest paid Hooker in Sydney's notorious suburb of Kings Cross
- Played for QLD state of origin team
- Has been selected in the Australian team
- 2006 Dally M player of the year award ( One of the youngest ever)
