Tony Smith

Referee Career

Vital Statistics

Born
Tuesday, 24th January, 1967
Current Age
57 years and 85 days

Awards & Accolades

RLIF Coach Of The Year
2007

Known Family Links

Brother
Brian Smith
Nephew
Rohan Smith

Biography

Former Lismore pivot, the younger brother of I’warra and St George coach Brian Smith, came to the Steelers in 1986. Smith again linked with his brother when he moved to St George in 1992 and was in the starting line-up in the club's 14-6 loss to Brisbane in the 1993 grand final. A snapped Achilles tendon suffered in a trial at Maryborough ended his plans for the season but he made a brief comeback with the Dragons in 1995. Smith joined his brother’s coaching staff at P’matta in the late 1990s before pursuing his coaching career in England with Huddersfield. In his first season as coach of Leeds in 2004, Smith guided the Rhinos to a hard-fought win over Bradford in the Super League grand final.
- ALAN WHITICKER

Referee Career Statistics

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Your Say

  • Anonymous
    16/06/2021

    Mentions Lismore pivot? Tony Smith played juniors at Casino. Won an U18 competition with Casino RSM Cougars before heading to Sydney.

  • Geoff Thomas
    08/04/2023

    Played for the Dragons 1992 and 1993 grand finals both lost to Brisbane. Was useful 5/8 but never reached any great heights. Went to England to coach and had the most success with Bradford Bulls.

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Sources: ARL Rugby League Yearbook 1996, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1989-90, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1987-88, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1990-91, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1991-92, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1992-93, NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1994, Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1997, Newspapers, Match Video