Ian ConstantineGreen-Machine signs Nathan Smith for 2009
April 30th 2008 05:25
Media Release:
Canberra Raiders junior and current Penrith Panther, Nathan Smith, will return home to the nation’s capital in 2009, after today agreeing to a new three year deal with the Green Machine.
Smith’s three year deal will see him as a Raider again until the end of 2011, and he will be a welcome addition to the club he left at the end of 2006.
Originally playing in the backline as a winger, Smith has developed into a handy back rower in his two seasons at Penrith, and his ability to play in the centres makes him a more than handy acquisition for the Raiders.
Smith said he was looking forward to returning home and was excited about playing for the Raiders again in 2009, but would still maintain his focus with the Panthers this season.
“It’s great to be going home to Canberra and I’m looking forward to playing some footy with some of my old mates, Canberra’s where I grew up and it’s a great place to live,” Smith said. “I still have some work to do here at the Panthers before I leave though, and I’ll be giving them my best until the end of the year.”
Smith said he was excited to be returning to a side that was full of young talent, and looked forward to contributing to the team in 2009 and beyond.
“Obviously guys like Todd Carney and Joel Monaghan are players that would slot into any side so I’m keen to play with them,” he said. “The Raiders are a club on the up and I think they can only improve in the years ahead.”
Raiders CEO Don Furner said the club was happy that Smith has agreed to come back to the club, and was looking forward to having his impact in the side next year.
“Nathan wanted to return home and we thought his form over the past two seasons has warranted his return to Canberra,” Furner said. “He’s developed into a great player, and we’re really excited that he’s returning to Canberra.”
Smith made his debut for the Raiders in 2004, but injury kept him sidelined for most of his time in Canberra, but since moving to the Panthers he’s carved himself a reputation as being a consistent player, earning the John Farragher Award at the Panthers in 2007 for the player with the most courage and determination.
Canberra Raiders junior and current Penrith Panther, Nathan Smith, will return home to the nation’s capital in 2009, after today agreeing to a new three year deal with the Green Machine.
Smith’s three year deal will see him as a Raider again until the end of 2011, and he will be a welcome addition to the club he left at the end of 2006.
Originally playing in the backline as a winger, Smith has developed into a handy back rower in his two seasons at Penrith, and his ability to play in the centres makes him a more than handy acquisition for the Raiders.
Nathan Smith moving from Panthers to Raiders
Smith said he was looking forward to returning home and was excited about playing for the Raiders again in 2009, but would still maintain his focus with the Panthers this season.
“It’s great to be going home to Canberra and I’m looking forward to playing some footy with some of my old mates, Canberra’s where I grew up and it’s a great place to live,” Smith said. “I still have some work to do here at the Panthers before I leave though, and I’ll be giving them my best until the end of the year.”
Smith said he was excited to be returning to a side that was full of young talent, and looked forward to contributing to the team in 2009 and beyond.
“Obviously guys like Todd Carney and Joel Monaghan are players that would slot into any side so I’m keen to play with them,” he said. “The Raiders are a club on the up and I think they can only improve in the years ahead.”
Raiders CEO Don Furner said the club was happy that Smith has agreed to come back to the club, and was looking forward to having his impact in the side next year.
“Nathan wanted to return home and we thought his form over the past two seasons has warranted his return to Canberra,” Furner said. “He’s developed into a great player, and we’re really excited that he’s returning to Canberra.”
Smith made his debut for the Raiders in 2004, but injury kept him sidelined for most of his time in Canberra, but since moving to the Panthers he’s carved himself a reputation as being a consistent player, earning the John Farragher Award at the Panthers in 2007 for the player with the most courage and determination.
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