Is Wayne Bennett Out of Touch? Or Is It Just Time to Go?

Wayne questions 'trivial' Smith saga

Wayne Bennett goes into bat for Rabbitohs star Brandon Smith as he faces drug and betting charges.

Souths coach Bennett defends Smith, says police saga is 'trivial'

Wayne Bennett has labelled the Brandon Smith saga as "trivial", claiming the South Sydney hooker is only facing police charges because of his high profile.

‘In my opinion, it’s pretty trivial’: Bennett launches staunch defence of Brandon Smith

On the eve of the final-round showdown against the Roosters, South Sydney coach suggested his player had been harshly treated due to his high profile as an NRL player.

‘Pretty trivial’: Bennett’s whack at police over Smith

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has likened allegations levelled against hooker Brandon Smith to former NRL player Russell Packer’s stint in jail, suggesting Queensland Police wanted to make a statement to the general public by using a high-profile athlete.

Bennett comments on Smith's "trivial" charges

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has gone on record once again to defend hooker Brandon Smith over what he labelled "trivial" police charges.

Bennett defends Smith, says police saga is ‘trivial’

Wayne Bennett has labelled the Brandon Smith saga as “trivial”, claiming the South Sydney hooker is only facing police charges because of his high profile. Smith will play for the first time since being hit with drug supply and betting charges last week, when he faces his old club the Sydney Roosters on Friday night. The Kiwi hooker is accused by the Queensland Police Service of one count of supplying dangerous drugs, and another of disclosing i…