Ryley Smith
Hooker
Player Bio
- Height:
- 175 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 21 February 2003
- Weight:
- 85 kg
- Birthplace:
- Penrith, NSW
- Age:
- 23
- Nickname:
- -
- Debut Club:
- Parramatta Eels
- Date:
- 09 March 2025
- Opposition:
- Melbourne Storm
- Round:
- 1
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Emu Plains JRLFC
- Biography:
Born in Penrith, NSW, Ryley Smith is a talented rugby league hooker with a strong junior and representative pedigree. He attended St Dominic’s College and began his playing journey with the Emu Plains JRLFC where he honed his skills on the field.
Ryley made his first-grade debut in 2025 for the Parramatta Eels in a match against the Melbourne Storm. He has also represented at the representative level, playing for the Australian Schoolboys in 2021 and representing Malta in 2023. Beyond rugby league, Ryley showcased his athletic versatility by representing the Australian Schoolboys in cricket.
With a combination of skill, determination, and a proven track record in both rugby league and cricket, Ryley Smith is a player to watch in the coming years.
Career
- Appearances
- 26
- Tries
- 2
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 4
Scoring
- Tries
- 1
Kicking
- Forced Drop Outs
- 0
- Average Kicking Metres
- 16.7
Attack
- Try Assists
- 0
- Line Break Assists
- 0
Passing
- Offloads
- 0
- Receipts
- 272
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 148
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 11
- Total Running Metres
- 45
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 126
- Average Points
- 31.5
2026 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storm | Lost | 52 - 4 | Hooker | 55 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 51 | 41 | 7 | 13 | - | - |
| 2 | Broncos | Won | 32 - 40 | Hooker | 62 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 13 | - | - | - | 6 | - | 88 | 35 | 3 | 22 | - | - |
| 3 | Dragons | Won | 30 - 20 | Hooker | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | 54 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 96 | 50 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | Panthers | Lost | 48 - 20 | Hooker | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 37 | 22 | - | - | - | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eels | 2025 | 22 | 10 | 12 | - | 45% | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 | 835 | 37.94 | 100.00% | 2 | - | 1 | 1,925 | 824 | 59 | 93.32% | 419 | 19.00 | - | 819 | 37.2 |
| Eels | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 67 | 16.70 | - | - | - | - | 272 | 148 | 14 | 91.36% | 45 | 11.00 | 1 | 126 | 31.5 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eels | 2025 | 2026 | 26 | 12 | 14 | - | 46% | 2 | 1 | - | - | 10 | 902 | 34.67 | 100.00% | 2 | - | 1 | 2,197 | 972 | 73 | 93.01% | 464 | 17.00 | 1 | 945 | 36.4 |
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