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Wigan confirm Tim Smith signing
Tue June 10, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: www.wiganwarriors.com

Wigan Warriors can today confirm they have signed 23 year old Australian half-back, Tim Smith, for the remainder of this season plus 2009.

Smith is expected to arrive in the UK once his work-permit has been approved to link up with his new Wigan team mates.

Smith has previously played for the Parramatta Eels Club in the NRL where he made 71 appearances since 2005. He represented Australian Schoolboys in 2002 and in 2005 he won the 'Rookie of the Year Award' at the prestigious Dally 'M' awards ceremony.

Speaking about the signing, Chairman Ian Lenagan said:

"Tim is a talented half-back with an excellent kicking game and an outstanding record in try assists in the NRL. His signing for 2009 means that Wigan will have three kicking playmakers in Tommy Leuluai, Mark Riddell and Tim to help fill the gap caused by Trent Barrett's early departure which is proving very difficult to fill at late notice for 2009. Whilst it will take a while for Tim to be fully match-fit, his 2008 arrival strengthens the squad for the remainder of the season and provides an additional playmaker for the run in to the Playoffs.

"We acknowledge some risks - reflected in the Contract - in signing Tim after his early-season illness difficulties but Tim now feels ready to re-launch his Rugby League career away from the Sydney media pressure. We believe the supportive and professional environment at the Wigan Club is ideal to help him achieve this.

"He is a young player of outstanding talents who can add a new dimension to our attacking options and we look forward to seeing him in action with the Wigan Club in the near future."

Tim Smith added,

"I am really looking forward to joining the Wigan Club and am grateful for the Warriors for giving me the opportunity to re-launch my playing career. My aim is to impress the management, coaching staff and fans and to win something with Wigan. My personal problems have been well documented but they are now behind me and I want to concentrate only on playing footy."

Fact File - Tim Smith
DOB 13/1/1985
Birthplace South Brisbane, Queensland
Height 180cm
Weight 92kg

Appearances for Parramatta Eels
2008 3 Games
2007 27 Games 3 tries, 2 goals
2006 15 Games 2 tries
2005 26 Games 6 tries
Total 71 Appearances 48 points

Meanwhile, Wigan Warriors can now confirm a change of kick off time for the next home game in the engage Super League here at the JJB Stadium against Harlequins on Friday 27th June 2008.

The game will now kick off at 7.30pm and not 8pm as the fixture has been selected by Sky.

News Source: www.wiganwarriors.com

Tim Smith Granted Leave
Mon April 14, 2008
Source: www.parraeels.com.au

Pirtek Parramatta Eels halfback Tim Smith has asked for and been given leave on personal grounds and will miss Friday's Telstra Premiership match against Manly at Parramatta Stadium.

Smith met with coaching staff and team mates after training today to inform them of his decision.

He later confirmed he is suffering from Bipolar Disorder.

Parramatta Eels CEO Denis Fitzgerald commended Smith for his decision.

"We have been very supportive of Tim and his situation and we will continue to support him," Mr. Fitzgerald said.

"It is good that Tim has come out publicly to say he has got Bipolar Disorder and that in this case it is important to not there has been no incident that's triggered this situation.

"The primary thing now is for Tim to be doing what he and his medical advisors think is best for him and we will give him all the support he needs to get better."

The below is a prepared statement that Tim Smith read out at this afternoon's media conference.

Tim Smith: This morning I made a request to the club to be stood down from this week's game. The coaching staff and club officials have agreed to grant me this leave. I have just had a meeting with my team mates to tell them of my actions and where I'm at.

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 18 months ago and in this time have been seeking professional advice and taking prescribed medication to try and help me deal with the day to day life of someone with Bipolar.

I am not using Bipolar Disorder as an excuse for anything that has happened in the past or my decision today. However I am not coping with the constant media pressure and public scrutiny.

The hardest thing about this has been telling my team mates, who have been extremely supportive and understanding, as well as the Parramatta club, and my family and close friends.

Thank you.

- The Parramatta Club will be making no further comment at this time.

News sent by www.parraeels.com.au

Tue March 25, 2008

Tim Smith wins call up for Knights clash

Wed May 23, 2007

Eels re-sign five

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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
3 games; [View] Round 3 [28 Mar 08] W 24-23 v Knights (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 4 [05 Apr 08] L 14-38 v Cowboys (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 5 [11 Apr 08] L 20-28 v Gold Coast (H). [HB] 
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
24 games; 3 tries, 1/1 goals, 14 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [17 Mar 07] L 18-34 v Warriors (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 2 [25 Mar 07] L 6-31 v Rabbitohs (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 3 [30 Mar 07] W 22-20 v Tigers (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [07 Apr 07] W 38-6 v Raiders (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 07] W 27-14 v Panthers (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 6 [22 Apr 07] L 18-21 v Bulldogs (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 7 [29 Apr 07] L 12-38 v Gold Coast (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 8 [05 May 07] W 28-10 v Roosters (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 9 [11 May 07] L 12-22 v Sea Eagles (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [19 May 07] W 44-14 v Cowboys (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 11 [28 May 07] W 30-6 v Warriors (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 12 [04 Jun 07] W 38-8 v Tigers (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 13 [09 Jun 07] L 10-38 v Raiders (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 14 [17 Jun 07] W 20-12 v Dragons (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 15 [23 Jun 07] W 36-16 v Roosters (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 17 [09 Jul 07] L 10-34 v Knights (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 18 [15 Jul 07] W 18-12 v Rabbitohs (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 20 [29 Jul 07] L 24-32 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB] 
[View] Round 21 [03 Aug 07] W 34-22 v Bulldogs (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 23 [17 Aug 07] L 10-14 v Storm (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 24 [27 Aug 07] L 6-14 v Dragons (A). [HB] 
[View] Round 25 [02 Sep 07] W 68-22 v Broncos (H). [HB] 6 Pts; 1t, 1/1g
[View] Finals Week 2 [15 Sep 07] W 25-6 v Bulldogs. [HB] 
[View] Finals Week 3 [23 Sep 07] L 10-26 v Storm (A). [HB] 
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2006 VB NSWRL Premier League

Parramatta Eels 
1 field goals, 1 points. 
		 
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
15 games; 2 tries, 8 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [11 Mar 06] L 6-25 v Knights (A). [HB]
[View] Round 2 [18 Mar 06] W 22-14 v Warriors (H). [HB]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 06] L 10-30 v Broncos (A). [HB]
[View] Round 4 [31 Mar 06] L 18-26 v Cowboys (H). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 06] L 18-44 v Panthers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 7 [21 Apr 06] W 28-16 v Tigers (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 06] L 22-23 v Sea Eagles (A). [HB]
[View] Round 9 [06 May 06] L 10-30 v Raiders (H). [HB]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 06] L 18-22 v Bulldogs (A). [HB]
[View] Round 14 [11 Jun 06] L 22-34 v Storm (H). [HB]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] W 30-10 v Rabbitohs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 17 [01 Jul 06] W 18-12 v Raiders (A). [HB]
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 06] W 46-12 v Knights (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 26 [01 Sep 06] L 8-22 v Cowboys (A). [HB]
[View] Finals Week One [10 Sep 06] L 6-12 v Storm (A). [HB]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

Parramatta Eels 
26 games; 6 tries, 24 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [12 Mar 05] W 28-12 v Tigers (A). [HB]
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 05] L 26-49 v Souths (A). [HB] 8 Pts; 2t (5th, 32nd)
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 05] L 10-18 v Sharks (H). [HB]
[View] Round 4 [01 Apr 05] W 26-16 v Panthers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [10 Apr 05] L 14-54 v Broncos (A). [HB]
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 05] W 26-14 v Storm (A). [HB]
[View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] W 26-16 v Tigers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 05] L 16-30 v Bulldogs (A). [HB]
[View] Round 9 [08 May 05] W 50-12 v Cowboys (H). [HB]
[View] Round 11 [20 May 05] W 18-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 05] W 34-26 v Sharks (A). [HB]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] W 32-22 v Panthers (A). [HB]
[View] Round 14 [11 Jun 05] W 50-0 v Knights (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (42nd)
[View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] W 28-18 v Warriors (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (36th)
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 05] L 8-12 v Roosters (A). [HB]
[View] Round 17 [03 Jul 05] W 52-16 v Souths (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (3rd)
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 05] W 40-14 v Dragons (H). [HB]
[View] Round 19 [17 Jul 05] L 18-26 v Raiders (A). [HB]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 05] L 10-16 v Knights (H). [HB]
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 05] W 38-20 v Warriors (A). [HB]
[View] Round 23 [12 Aug 05] W 56-4 v Bulldogs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 05] L 22-25 v Dragons (A). [HB]
[View] Round 25 [28 Aug 05] W 48-10 v Raiders (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (45th)
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 05] W 28-14 v Broncos (H). [HB]
[View] Finals Week One [11 Sep 05] W 46-22 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB]
[View] Qualifying Finals [25 Sep 05] L 0-29 v Cowboys. [HB]
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