Jimmy Smith (rugby league) explained

Jimmy Smith
Fullname:James Smith
Birth Date:1971 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Young, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Eastern Suburbs
Year1start:1992
Year1end:96
Appearances1:58
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:12
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1997
Appearances2:15
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:South Sydney
Year3start:1998
Year3end:99
Appearances3:47
Tries3:7
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:28
Club4:Salford City Reds
Year4start:2000
Appearances4:28
Tries4:7
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:28
Updated:24 December 2016
Source:[1]
New:yes

Jimmy Smith (born 25 October 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a and 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 12-3pm 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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/col-bentley/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Inspiring People. Celebrity Speakers. 24 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Warriors denied try of the season by bunker blunder. News. 29 August 2016. 24 December 2016.
  4. Web site: SMITHS MOVING ON UP. Celebrity Speakers. 18 July 2015. 24 December 2016.
  5. Web site: Jimmy Smith. Saxton. 24 December 2016.