Craig Smith (rugby league)
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Craig Smith | |
| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 1995 1998-1999 |
North Sydney Bears Melbourne Storm |
2 (4) 20 (134) |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Craig Smith is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears and Melbourne Storm.
[edit] Biography
The Melbourne Storm leading point-scorer in the club’s debut year (110 points) had to sit on the sidelines for much of 1999 due to the good form of Matt Geyer. Smith trained in Melbourne but flew back to Brisbane on weekends to play with the Storms’ feeder club, Brisbane Norths, in the Queensland Cup competition.
Smith was re-instated on the wing before the 1999 semi-final series when coach Chris Anderson dropped his son Ben and moved Geyer to five-eighth. Anderson also made Smith the primary goal-kicker. Smith’s boot proved the difference in three sudden-death victories culminating in his three goals and penalty try in the grand final.
Smith rejected Melbourne’s offer for the 2000 season and retired.
[edit] References
- Whiticker, Alan and Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd, 609. ISBN 9781877082931.
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