{"id":364307,"date":"2024-01-31T09:48:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=364307"},"modified":"2024-01-31T20:04:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T20:04:24","slug":"smith-reveals-shock-decision-to-quit-origin-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=364307","title":{"rendered":"Smith reveals shock decision to quit Origin job"},"content":{"rendered":"

C\ufeffameron Smith<\/a> has made the shock call to stand down from his assistant coaching role with the Queensland Maroons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The legendary hooker has been part of the coaching \ufeffstaff alongside long-time teammate Billy Slater<\/a> for the past two years, leading the side to consecutive Origin<\/a> series wins.<\/p>\n

Smith has opted to move into grassroots coaching, with a statement from Queensland Rugby League on Wednesday night confirming his departure.<\/p>\n

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\"Queensland<\/p>\n

"I'm very grateful to Billy and the QRL for the opportunity to be a part of the Queensland coaching team," he said.<\/p>\n

"It's been a fantastic two series working with quality players. They're quality people to work with and they've certainly helped me as a rookie assistant coach.<\/p>\n

"I was lucky enough to represent the jersey many times but to experience it from a different lens as a coach, and being able to watch this new generation play the way they did and represent the state in the manner in which they did, was highly rewarding.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"This year I've decided to coach at grassroots level at the Currumbin Eagles. I feel it's really important to get back to grassroots level because that's where our next generation of players come from."<\/p>\n

Smith played 42 games for the Maroons during his illustrious on-field career before deciding to hang up the boots at the end of 2020 after Melbourne's premiership win.<\/p>\n

Slater paid tribute to his former Storm and Queensland partner for his incredible commitment to the state's success.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\ufeff"I don't know if there's anyone who has contributed more to the Queensland Origin team than Cam Smith," the head coach said.<\/p>\n

"I'm extremely grateful for his contribution over the last two series. He's done an incredible job which I've seen first hand inside the camp."<\/p>\n

Matt Ballin will replace Smith on the coaching staff for this year's campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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