Wests Tigers is pleased to announce the signing of Will Smith for the 2023 season.
The former Panthers, Eels and Titans utility joins the club on a full time training contract after a brief stint in the English Super League.
Smith will add plenty of experience to the extended squad after playing 84 games across nine seasons in the NRL, which included four finals series.
The 30-year-old was granted a release from the Gold Coast Titans earlier this year before linking up with Hull FC, coached by former Wests Tigers premiership-winning fullback, Brett Hodgson.
New head coach Tim Sheens says Smith has much to offer the club.
“Will is a talented player who can cover a lot of positions,” said Sheens.
CEO Justin Pascoe says Smith is a welcome addition.
“Will brings experience and he brings leadership, qualities that will certainly contribute value to the club,” said Pascoe.
Smith made his NRL debut with the Panthers in 2014 and played five seasons with Parramatta Eels (2017-2021).
He made nine appearances last season for the Titans before moving to England, where he played the final seven games of the season for Hull FC.
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How many ex eels players do they want!? Lol
Carls will be buying the hubby a tigers jersey to wear to bed.
I thought Will looked dangerous coming off the bench to play hooker for us with his speed.
Very under-utilised player when he was here with us.
Better option on the bench than Jakey boy that's for sure.
100%. Bem
Such a planned move sideways 😞
No he couldn't pass off the ground always was slow to hit his runners.
A solid 14 to cover multiple positions but I'd actually prefer Jakey boy at hooker then the fresh prince
Will was a hell of a lot faster out of dummy half than Jake and his passing game was no worse.
Will over Jake every time.
X a billion trillion
Booooo booooo 😭😭😭😭
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