Paul Smith (rugby league)

Paul Smith (born 24 December 1969) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Penrith Panthers and Western Suburbs Magpies.

Paul Smith
Personal information
Born (1969-12-24) 24 December 1969
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1987–93 Penrith Panthers 78 27 0 0 108
1994–97 Western Suburbs 41 22 0 0 88
Total 119 49 0 0 196
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1991 NSW City 1 1 0 0 4
Source: [1]

Smith, a product of Ashcroft High School in Sydney, played his football as a winger.[2]

Debuting in 1987, Smith spent seven seasons in the Penrith first-grade side. He scored a try in Penrith's four-point grand final loss to the Canberra Raiders in 1990, then featured in the club's 1991 premiership team, this time overcoming Canberra.[3] In 1991 he was a City representative in the annual City vs Country Origin match.

From 1994 to 1997 he played for Western Suburbs. He made an immediate impact in the 1994 season when his 18 tries equalled the club record, set by Alan Ridley in 1932.[4] His tally was equal fourth in the league that season.

References
  1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
  2. "Heroes of Yesterday, Interview 36". dansnrlcollectables.com. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. "Simmons's 'fairy-tale' exit". The Canberra Times. 23 September 1991. p. 38. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  4. "Wests Archives - Club Records". westsmagpies.com.au. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
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