Tyson Smoothy Explained

Tyson Smoothy
Fullname:Tyson Smoothy
Birth Date:1999 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Height:181cm (71inches)
Weight:97kg (214lb)
Club1:Melbourne Storm
Year1start:2021
Appearances1:4
Tries1:0
Goals1:3
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:6
Club2:Brisbane Broncos
Year2start:2023
Year2end:present
Appearances2:31
Tries2:2
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:8
Source:[1]
Updated:20 July 2024

Tyson Smoothy (born 7 July 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL.

Background

Smoothy was born in Toowoomba, Queensland and raised on the Sunshine Coast. He was educated at Mountain Creek State High School and briefly Kawana Waters State College and played his junior rugby league for the Kawana Dolphins before being signed by the Brisbane Broncos.[2] [3]

Playing career

In 2015, Smoothy represented Queensland under-16 in their win over New South Wales.[4] In 2017, Smoothy played for the Brisbane Broncos under-20s side and captained Queensland under-18.[5]

In 2018, Smoothy joined the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Queensland Cup, playing for their under-20 side. In 2019, he was named Man of the Match in their under-20 Grand Final win over the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.[6] [7] In 2020, Smoothy joined the Penrith Panthers, playing for them in the NRL Nines and the New South Wales Cup.[8]

2021

In 2021, Smoothy joined the Melbourne Storm on a train-and-trial deal.[9]

In Round 1 of the 2021 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Melbourne club in their 26–18 win against South Sydney.[10] On 6 October, Smoothy was released by the Melbourne club having played only four games in the 2021 NRL season.[11]

2022

Smoothy rejoined Sunshine Coast Falcons on full-time basis before being temporarily recalled by Melbourne Storm in Round 3 of the 2022 NRL season when their four first choice hookers were unavailable.[12] Smoothy was named as a reserve, but was not required.[13]

At the end of the 2022 Queensland Cup season, Smoothy was named as hooker in the competition's team of the season.[14] [15]

2023

Smoothy made his club debut for the Brisbane Broncos in his side's 24−20 victory over the Newcastle Knights in round 15 of the 2023 NRL season. Smoothy played a total of 13 games for Brisbane in the 2023 NRL season. Smoothy played in Brisbane's 26-24 loss against Penrith in the 2023 NRL Grand Final.[16]

2024

Smoothy scored his first NRL try in the Brisbane Broncos in his side's 38-12 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 4 of the 2024 NRL season.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/tyson-smoothy/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Four falcons vying for Storm contracts. 9 February 2021. Melbourne Storm.
  3. News: Broncos-bound teenager set for Grand Final. 3 September 2016. The Courier Mail. Nolan. Alex.
  4. Web site: Queensland under 16 team. 5 May 2015. QRL.
  5. Web site: Queensland Under 18 team. 12 June 2017. QRL.
  6. Web site: Smoothy and Loiero named on extended bench. 9 March 2021. Sunshine Coast News.
  7. Web site: Edwards . Colleen . Things are going smoothly for Sunshine Coast's Smoothy . qrl.com.au . . 27 June 2022 . 11 May 2022 . Tyson Smoothy accepts player of the match honours in the 2019 Hastings Deering Colts grand final.
  8. Web site: Panthers chased down by Western Suburbs. 1 March 2020. Penrith Panthers.
  9. Web site: Door left open for Tyson Smoothy to make NRL debut. 3 March 2021. The Courier Mail.
  10. Web site: Storm v Rabbitohs: Grant, Finucane out; Bunnies unveil new recruits. 11 March 2021. Melbourne Storm.
  11. Web site: Dragons confirm Suli deal as Manly land Bronco and re-sign pair: NRL Transfer Centre. www.foxsports.com.au. 6 October 2021.
  12. Web site: O'Loughlin . Liam . Craig Bellamy reveals the full extent of Melbourne Storm's hooker crisis . Sporting News . 14 April 2022 . 25 March 2022.
  13. Web site: Storm v Eels - Round 3, 2022 . NRL.com . . 14 April 2022.
  14. Web site: Hillier . Michael . Tuaupiki and Storch take top honours at QRL Awards . qrl.com.au . 25 September 2022 . 23 September 2022.
  15. Web site: Piepers . David . Red-hot Dolphins recruit continues rapid rise, Carrigan, Storch honoured at QRL awards . Zero Tackle . 26 September 2022 . 24 September 2022.
  16. Web site: NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened. www.theguardian.com.