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Kiwis, NRL Star Stopped and Questioned by Police at Queensland Airport

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, AUG 10 – Brandon Smith was released without charge after police questioned him at Gold Coast Airport before his milestone 150th NRL game, with no misconduct alleged by authorities.

  • On Saturday, Brandon Smith, South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker, was questioned by Queensland Police at Coolangatta Airport ahead of his 150th NRL game.
  • On Saturday, the Rabbitohs squad disembarked at Coolangatta Airport, leading to Smith's questioning by police as the team prepared for Sunday's clash with the Titans.
  • In a statement, Queensland Police said they 'had cause to speak to a 29-year-old male at Coolangatta Airport' and had no further information.
  • The NRL Integrity Unit contacted South Sydney after Saturday, and club CEO Blake Solly confirmed Smith remained with the squad on Saturday evening.
  • Despite the airport questioning, Brandon Smith is expected to come off the bench for Sunday's Titans match, as the NRL raised no objection.
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Zero Tackle broke the news in on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
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