In June 2013, Smith was one of 12 Parramatta players that were told that their futures at the club were uncertain by coach, Ricky Stuart. Parramatta would finish the 2013 NRL season with the Wooden Spoon for a second consecutive year.
On June 2013, Smith and eleven other Parramatta team members were advised by coach Ricky Stuart that their prospects within the club were unclear. During the 2013 NRL campaign, Parramatta secured the Wooden Spoon title for a second time in succession.