Bill Smith (rugby league)

Bill Smith
Personal information
Full nameCharles William John Smith
Born(1904-05-29)29 May 1904
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Died6 September 1987(1987-09-06) (aged 83)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1925–36 Queensland 38 1 0 0 3
1933 Australia 2 1 0 0 0
Source: 3

Charles William John Smith (29 May 1904 – 6 September 1987) was an Australian rugby league player.[1]

Known by the nickname "Circy", short for circus, Smith was a reliable fullback who possessed safe ball handling and an accurate punt kick, while lacking in any considerable pace.[2]

Smith debuted for Ipswich in 1924 and the following year first represented Queensland when a second string side was selected against New South Wales. He became Queensland's regular fullback from 1928 onwards, then in 1933 gained a place on Australia's tour of Great Britain, playing matches against England and Wales.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Not Only a Footballer". The Queensland Times. 29 November 1933. p. 6 (Daily) – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Smith Retires". The Queensland Times. 9 May 1938. p. 9 (Daily) – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Australian Full-Back". The Queensland Times. 12 March 1934. p. 10 (Daily) – via National Library of Australia.
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