Tim Smith (rugby league footballer)
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| Position | Halfback |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Team | Parramatta Eels |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | January 13, 1985 Queensland, Australia |
| Pro career | 2005–present |
| Awards | 2005 Dally M Rookie of the Year |
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[edit] Overview
Timothy Aiden Smith is an Australian rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition. He was born on January 13, 1985 in Runaway Bay, Queensland, Australia. His position of choice is half-back.
[edit] Awards and acclaim
In 2005, he won the prestigious Dally M Rookie of the Year award after leading the NRL in try assists. He also received much acclaim from Parramatta legend Peter Sterling, who "handed over" the Eels #7 jersey in an episode of The Footy Show in the middle of 2005.
[edit] Controversy
In December 2005, Tim Smith was allegedly involved in a street scuffle with a man in the inner-Sydney suburb of The Rocks. This man was Australian cricketer Michael Clarke. [1] Tim Smith denied any such action and no charges were laid.
[edit] Career highlights
- Junior Club: Runaway Bay Seagulls
- First-grade Debut: Parramatta v Wests Tigers, Telstra Stadium, 12/03/05 (Rd 1)
- Career Stats: 25 career games to date scoring 6 tries
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