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Sandon Smith

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Sandon Smith
Personal information
Born (2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 21)
Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight82 kg (12 st 13 lb)
Playing information
PositionHalfback, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023– Sydney Roosters 29 1 8 0 20
Source: [1]
As of 27 September 2024

Sandon Smith (born 6 December 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback or five-eighth for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League.

Playing career

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Smith progressed through the Roosters Central Coast pathways system playing for the Kincumber Colts, earning the club's Rising Star award in 2018. In 2021, Smith played SG Ball for the Roosters, earning SG Ball player of the year honours.[2]

Smith progressed to NSW Cup leading the comp in try and line-break assists. In Round 14 2023, Smith made his NRL debut for Sydney against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Central Coast Stadium, coming off the bench in 25–24 win.

2023

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Smith played 15 matches for the Sydney Roosters in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Smith played in both of the clubs finals games as they were eliminated in the second week against Melbourne.[3]

2024

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Smith played 15 games for the Sydney Roosters in the 2024 NRL season as they reached the preliminary final before being defeated by Melbourne. On 17 October, Smith had been charged over a car crash that happened back in March 2024. Smith was charged with negligent driving causing serious bodily harm and failing to give way.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Sandon Smith – Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ "Who is Sandon Smith? Roosters prodigy set to debut at halfback". www.sportingnews.com.
  3. ^ "NRL 2023: Sydney Roosters season review". www.sportingnews.com.
  4. ^ Staff, Writer (17 October 2024). "Sydney Roosters NRL player to face court on driving charge". ABC News. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "NRL player Sandon Smith charged over multi-car crash". www.news.com.au.
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