Name Chris Smith | Role Rugby league, born 1994 | |
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Chris Smith (born 16 January 1994) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. He plays at second-row, lock and centre. He previously played for the Penrith Panthers.
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Background
Born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Smith played his junior rugby league for the Nightcliff Dragons in the Darwin Rugby League and attended Casuarina High School, before being signed to a contract by the North Queensland Cowboys at age 15. At 17 years of age, he signed with the Penrith Panthers, moving to Sydney and attending Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown.
Early career
From 2012 to 2014, Smith played for the Penrith Panthers' NYC team. In August 2012, he played for the Australian Schoolboys.
2015
In 2015, Smith graduated to the Panthers' New South Wales Cup team. In Round 26 of the 2015 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Panthers against the Newcastle Knights.
2016
On 6 April, Smith was released from his Panthers contract to join the Sydney Roosters effective immediately, on a contract to the end of 2017.