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'Heaviest Sanction Ever': Roosters Star Slapped with Major Club Punishment Amid Smith Drug Charges

Victor Radley accepted a 10-match unpaid suspension and will donate A$30,000 to cancer research, marking the heaviest sanction in Sydney Roosters history for alleged drug-related misconduct.

  • Victor Radley of the Sydney Roosters has received a 10-game suspension without pay for allegedly requesting cocaine from former teammate Brandon Smith, following media revelations about the matter.
  • The Roosters imposed a $30,000 fine on Radley, which will be donated to St Vincent's Hospital, marking the heaviest penalty in the club's history.
  • Both Radley and the Roosters accepted the sanctions due to the negative attention brought upon the club.
  • Although Radley has not been charged, the Roosters stated he brought the club into disrepute due to the negative media attention surrounding the allegations.
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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