Geoff Smith (Australian rugby league)

Geoff Smith

Personal information
Full name	Geoffrey Smith
Playing information
Position	Halfback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1974–77 Western Suburbs 25 2 0 0 6 1978–79 North Sydney 10 2 0 0 6 1982 South Sydney 1 0 0 0 0 Total 36 4 0 0 12
Source: [1] As of 5 January 2023

Geoff Smith is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played for North Sydney, Western Suburbs and South Sydney in the NSWRFL competition.

Playing career

Smith made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 9 of the 1974 NSWRFL season against Canterbury-Bankstown at Lidcombe Oval. In 1977, Smith played in Western Suburbs 6-5 victory over Eastern Suburbs in the 1977 Amco Cup final at Leichhardt Oval. In 1978, Smith transferred to North Sydney but only featured in two matches that season. In 1979, Smith played eight matches for Norths as they finished bottom of the table with the Wooden Spoon. In 1982, Smith joined South Sydney but only played one game for the club which was in round 26 against Manly.^[2][3][4]

References

1. "Geoff Smith - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
3. "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
4. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Geoff Smith". www.ssralmanac.com.