- South Sydney star interviewed by police after arrival in Queensland
- Brandon Smith is expected to play in Sunday’s match against Titans
South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith was pulled aside and questioned by police after landing on the Gold Coast with his teammates.
Smith, 29, was interviewed by police at Coolangatta on Saturday afternoon shortly after arriving on his flight from Sydney, News Corp reports.
Rabbitohs boss Blake Solly said the player was with teammates on Saturday evening at a Broadbeach hotel, but gave no details about the side’s airport arrival.
Queensland Police released a statement on the matter, revealing: ‘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.’
There’s no suggestion of any wrongdoing by the popular player, who is expected to perform against the Titans on Sunday afternoon.
Brandon Smith (pictured) was pulled aside and questioned by police after landing on the Gold Coast with his teammates
Smith (pictured with his girlfriend Isabella Williams) is expected to play against the Titans on Sunday afternoon
The upcoming match has been coined ‘spoon bowl’, with both sides having dismal seasons.
A win would lift the Rabbitohs off the foot of the ladder and jump their opponents.
Second-rower Jacob Host said ahead of Sunday that Bennett had banned the words ‘wooden spoon’ in the locker room.
‘It’s a word we are not allowed to say,’ Host said.
‘He just avoids it at all costs. We’ve had a lot of injuries this year.
‘We’re just trying to go out there, keep the gloves up and keep fighting every week.’
Latrell Mitchell, meantime, got through two thirds of Thursday’s training session after he was named on the extended bench.
Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham were also seen running, with Host confirming they are ‘only a few weeks away’.
