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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
New details shed light on mystery over why NRL star Brandon Smith was questioned by police as soon as he flew to Queensland
A new report maintains Souths star Brandon Smith was not being questioned over anything he did during a flight when he was pulled aside by police after landing on the Gold Coast with his teammates on Saturday. Smith, 29, was interviewed by police at Coolangatta shortly after arriving on his flight from Sydney. Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly said Smith was with teammates on Saturday evening at a Broadbeach hotel, but gave no details about what happened during the side's airport arrival. Queensland Police released the following statement on the matter: 'Queensland Police had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport. 'The male was later released without charge. Police have no further information to provide.' Now News Corp and NRL 360 journalist Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield has shed some light on the incident. 'There's no suggestion of any wrongdoing or that Smith played up on the plane which, when police pull someone aside at an airport, that's normally the case,' Rothfield said on the Big Sports Breakfast radio show on Monday. 'Souths were filing off the plane heading to luggage and Queensland police took Smith aside and spoke to him for a considerable amount of time. 'Souths aren't telling us the reason why, his manager isn't telling us. What I'm told is that there was an issue that has happened in the last 12 months while Brandon Smith was in Queensland and police are looking into it. 'They have been trying to track Brandon for some time. When they couldn't get hold of him, they said they saw he was coming to the Gold Coast and they wanted to chat to him. There's no suggestion of any wrongdoing by the popular star, who played against the Titans on Sunday afternoon. In Australia, offences on aircraft fall under federal jurisdiction because air travel is regulated by Commonwealth laws. The Australian Federal Police handle these matters nationwide.
1News
2 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
Kiwis player Brandon Smith questioned by QLD police at airport
South Sydney have spoken with the NRL Integrity Unit after star signing Brandon Smith was interviewed by police on arrival at Gold Coast airport on Saturday. The 29-year-old was released without charge to take his place in the Rabbitohs side against the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon at Robina in what will be his 150th NRL game. AAP spoke to club chief executive Blake Solly at the ground before kick-off. While no details have emerged on why exactly Smith was spoken to by police, it is understood there was no issue with the 2020 premiership winner, who was permitted to join the team at their hotel and prepare to play in the match. The Rabbitohs have also informed the NRL, which had no problem with him playing. ADVERTISEMENT The Titans worked with stadium staff to ensure Smith was not bounced by camera crews on his arrival with the side on the team bus hours before kick-off. Queensland Police issued a statement confirming they had spoken with Smith: "Queensland Police had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport. The male was later released without charge. Police have no further information to provide." It is also understood Smith was not involved in any behaviour on the plane that was untoward. Smith joined the Rabbitohs mid-season after securing a release from the Sydney Roosters. His return to play was curtailed until he had fully recovered from an ACL injury suffered last year. In his first game for the Rabbitohs in round 18 he sustained another knee injury, an MCL sprain. Sunday's clash is just his second for the club after previously lining up in 107 games for Melbourne and 41 for the Roosters.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Smith questioned by police, released to play for Souths
South Sydney have spoken with the NRL Integrity Unit after star signing Brandon Smith was interviewed by police on arrival at Gold Coast airport on Saturday. The 29-year-old was released without charge to take his place in the Rabbitohs side against the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon at Robina in what will be his 150th NRL game. AAP spoke to club CEO Blake Solly at the ground before kick-off. While no details have emerged on why exactly Smith was spoken to by police, it is understood there was no issue with the 2020 premiership winner, who was permitted to join the team at their hotel and prepare to play in the match. The Rabbitohs have also informed the NRL, which had no problem with him playing. The Titans worked with stadium staff to ensure Smith was not bounced by camera crews on his arrival with the side on the team bus hours before kick-off. Queensland Police issued a statement confirming they had spoken with Smith: "Queensland Police had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport. The male was later released without charge. Police have no further information to provide." It is also understood Smith was not involved in any behaviour on the plane that was untoward. Smith joined the Rabbitohs mid-season after securing a release from the Sydney Roosters. His return to play was curtailed until he had fully recovered from an ACL injury suffered last year. In his first game for the Rabbitohs in round 18 he sustained another knee injury, an MCL sprain. Sunday's clash is just his second for the club after previously lining up in 107 games for Melbourne and 41 for the Roosters. South Sydney have spoken with the NRL Integrity Unit after star signing Brandon Smith was interviewed by police on arrival at Gold Coast airport on Saturday. The 29-year-old was released without charge to take his place in the Rabbitohs side against the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon at Robina in what will be his 150th NRL game. AAP spoke to club CEO Blake Solly at the ground before kick-off. While no details have emerged on why exactly Smith was spoken to by police, it is understood there was no issue with the 2020 premiership winner, who was permitted to join the team at their hotel and prepare to play in the match. The Rabbitohs have also informed the NRL, which had no problem with him playing. The Titans worked with stadium staff to ensure Smith was not bounced by camera crews on his arrival with the side on the team bus hours before kick-off. Queensland Police issued a statement confirming they had spoken with Smith: "Queensland Police had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport. The male was later released without charge. Police have no further information to provide." It is also understood Smith was not involved in any behaviour on the plane that was untoward. Smith joined the Rabbitohs mid-season after securing a release from the Sydney Roosters. His return to play was curtailed until he had fully recovered from an ACL injury suffered last year. In his first game for the Rabbitohs in round 18 he sustained another knee injury, an MCL sprain. Sunday's clash is just his second for the club after previously lining up in 107 games for Melbourne and 41 for the Roosters. South Sydney have spoken with the NRL Integrity Unit after star signing Brandon Smith was interviewed by police on arrival at Gold Coast airport on Saturday. The 29-year-old was released without charge to take his place in the Rabbitohs side against the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon at Robina in what will be his 150th NRL game. AAP spoke to club CEO Blake Solly at the ground before kick-off. While no details have emerged on why exactly Smith was spoken to by police, it is understood there was no issue with the 2020 premiership winner, who was permitted to join the team at their hotel and prepare to play in the match. The Rabbitohs have also informed the NRL, which had no problem with him playing. The Titans worked with stadium staff to ensure Smith was not bounced by camera crews on his arrival with the side on the team bus hours before kick-off. Queensland Police issued a statement confirming they had spoken with Smith: "Queensland Police had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport. The male was later released without charge. Police have no further information to provide." It is also understood Smith was not involved in any behaviour on the plane that was untoward. Smith joined the Rabbitohs mid-season after securing a release from the Sydney Roosters. His return to play was curtailed until he had fully recovered from an ACL injury suffered last year. In his first game for the Rabbitohs in round 18 he sustained another knee injury, an MCL sprain. Sunday's clash is just his second for the club after previously lining up in 107 games for Melbourne and 41 for the Roosters.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Mystery as NRL star Brandon Smith interviewed by police after landing at Gold Coast airport
South Sydney have spoken with the NRL Integrity Unit after star signing Brandon Smith was interviewed by police on arrival at Gold Coast airport on Saturday. The 29-year-old was released without charge to take his place in the Rabbitohs side against the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon at Robina in what will be his 150th NRL game. AAP spoke to club CEO Blake Solly at the ground before kick-off. While no details have emerged on why exactly Smith was spoken to by police, it is understood there was no issue with the 2020 premiership winner, who was permitted to join the team at their hotel and prepare to play in the match. The Rabbitohs have also informed the NRL, which had no problem with him playing. The Titans worked with stadium staff to ensure Smith was not bounced by camera crews on his arrival with the side on the team bus hours before kick-off. Queensland Police issued a statement confirming they had spoken with Smith: 'Queensland Police had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport. The male was later released without charge. Police have no further information to provide.' It is also understood Smith was not involved in any behaviour on the plane that was untoward. Smith joined the Rabbitohs mid-season after securing a release from the Sydney Roosters. His return to play was curtailed until he had fully recovered from an ACL injury suffered last year. In his first game for the Rabbitohs in round 18 he sustained another knee injury, an MCL sprain. Sunday's clash is just his second for the club after previously lining up in 107 games for Melbourne and 41 for the Roosters.
NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Kiwis, NRL Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith questioned by police at Queensland airport ahead of 150th NRL game
Kiwis and South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith has been stopped and questioned by police at a Queensland airport ahead of his 150th NRL game. Australian media have reported the 29-year-old was pulled aside and interviewed by police shortly after landing at Gold Coast Airport on Saturday ahead of the
