NRL player Brandon Smith interrogated by Queensland law enforcement upon arrival at Gold Coast airport
South Sydney Rabbitohs Player Brandon Smith Questioned by Police, Cleared by NRL Integrity Unit
In an unexpected turn of events, South Sydney Rabbitohs player Brandon Smith was questioned by Queensland Police upon landing on the Gold Coast ahead of the team's match against the Gold Coast Titans. The incident, which occurred at Coolangatta Airport, was part of an ongoing police matter and involved someone known to Smith in relation to a drug supply investigation in Queensland.
Despite the unexpected encounter, Smith was cooperative throughout the process and allowed to continue with his team preparations after questioning. No charges were brought against him, and there was no suggestion or implication of wrongdoing.
The NRL Integrity Unit reviewed the matter and found no cause for action against Smith or the club. The incident was reported by News Corp, but no further details about the individual or the investigation were publicly released.
Brandon Smith, who recently transferred mid-season from the Sydney Roosters to South Sydney Rabbitohs, was set to play his 150th NRL game in this match. Despite the distraction, Smith was determined to focus on the game and help his team climb off the foot of the ladder.
The team's second-rower, Jacob Host, stated that coach Wayne Bennett has banned the use of the term 'wooden spoon' in the locker room, referring to the match between the Rabbitohs and the Titans as the 'spoon bowl'. Host expressed the team's determination to 'keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week'.
In addition to Smith, Latrell Mitchell participated in two-thirds of Thursday's training session after being named on the extended bench. Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham were also seen training, with Host stating they are 'only a few weeks away' from returning to the field.
The Rabbitohs have had numerous injuries this season, but Host expressed the team's determination to 'keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week'. A win for the Rabbitohs would not only lift them off the foot of the ladder but also surpass their opponents.
Despite the incident involving Smith, the team's boss, Blake Solly, gave no details about the team's airport arrival. The Rabbitohs will face the Titans on Sunday afternoon, and fans are eager to see how the team will perform after the unexpected distraction.
Brandon Smith, cleared by the NRL Integrity Unit, expressed determination to focus on the game and help his team climb off the foot of the ladder, despite the distraction of a police matter involving a drug supply investigation in Queensland. In the upcoming match against the Gold Coast Titans, sports enthusiasts are eager to see how the South Sydney Rabbitohs will perform, especially in light of recent news about one of their star players.
