Bulldogs History Database
Chris Smith
| Player # | 790 |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Smitty |
| Position | Lock, Second Row |
| Height | 185cm |
| Weight | 104kg |
| DOB | 16th Jan 1994 |
| Origin | Darwin, NT |
| Junior Club | Nightcliff Dragons |
| Debut | 2018: Round 21 vs Brisbane |
| Other Clubs | Penrith, Roosters |
| Rep |
Born in Darwin, Chris Smith played his junior rugby league for the Nightcliff Dragons and arrived at Belmore midway through the 2018 season after moving from the Sydney Roosters where he spent two seasons. The hard-running backrower played one NRL game in 2018 against the Brisbane Broncos in round 21 and was a member of the club's successful 2018 Intrust Super Premiership team.
Chris averaged 91.2 running metres and 31 tackles, as well as a tackle efficiency of 91.2% in the ISP in 2018.
Chris offers plenty of depth and competition as part of the club's backrow stocks.
The hard-running back rower played 20 NRL games in 2019 and was a real find for the club. The 25-year old provided impact from the interchange and averaged 51.6 running metres and 22 tackles, as well as a tackle efficiency of 85.6%.
Chris was a member of the 2019 Indigenous All Stars team.
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