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New Zealand Brandon Smith is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer, known for his dynamic play as a hooker and lock, who has transitioned through top-tier clubs like Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters, and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
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Brandon Smith was born on May 31, 1996, on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. He began playing rugby league at the age of four, traveling frequently from Waiheke to Auckland for the sport. As a teenager, he moved to Townsville, Australia, where he attended Kirwan State High School and continued his junior league career with Centrals Tigers and Brothers. Smith played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Youth Competition for two seasons, performing well enough to be named Hooker of the Year in 2016. Despite an early career setback with North Queensland Cowboys due to an off-field incident, he was re-signed six months later after demonstrating significant potential with Wynnum Manly in the Mal Meninga Cup.
In October 2016, Smith signed a three-year contract with the Melbourne Storm. He made his NRL debut for the Storm in Round 13 of the 2017 season against the Newcastle Knights, scoring a try. In July 2017, he extended his contract with Melbourne until the end of 2022. Smith made his international debut for the New Zealand Kiwis in October 2018. He was a key player in the Melbourne Storm’s 2020 NRL Grand Final victory. In 2021, he received the Dally M Hooker of the Year award, recognizing his performance during the season. Following a tenure with the Sydney Roosters from 2023 to 2024, where he played 41 games, Smith signed with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2025-2027 seasons, debuting for them in 2025.
Throughout his career, Smith has accumulated significant accolades, including the Melbourne Storm Rookie of the Year in 2018, the Preston Campbell Medal in 2020, and the Melbourne Storm Forward of the Year in both 2020 and 2021. He participated in the 2018 World Club Challenge with Melbourne Storm and contributed to their Minor Premiership wins in 2019 and 2021. Smith has represented New Zealand internationally from 2018 to 2022, playing 13 games, and the Māori All Stars from 2019 to 2024, playing 3 games. His career demonstrates a sustained presence and impact in professional rugby league.
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