Smalley made his first grade debut in round 20 of the 2022 NRL season for Manly against the Sydney Roosters scoring a try in a 20-10 loss.[3]
In November, Smalley signed a contract to join North Sydney in the NSW Cup.[4]
2023
Smalley spent the entire 2023 season playing for North Sydney in the NSW Cup. Smalley played in North Sydney's 22-18 NSW Cup grand final loss against South Sydney. Smalley scored the opening try of the match.[5]