- Brandon Smith has received a notice of non-compliance
- The Roosters star missed a team meeting
- It is unclear what he was doing at the time.
Doubts have grown over Brandon Smith’s future at the Sydney Roosters after the club gave him a default notice.
According news corporationhooker Smith slept in and was late to a team meeting after last week’s loss to the Cowboys.
However, Smith said he was having breakfast with his partner, unaware of the meeting, but Stan Martin, his manager, said he slept late.
It’s unclear how late Smith arrived.
Last week’s incident is the latest in a series of episodes involving Smith that have troubled the NRL club, with the team meeting saga causing drama in Bondi.
Brandon Smith has received a breach notice from the Sydney Roosters
The hooker was reportedly late to a team meeting after last week’s loss to Cronulla.
But Martin has insisted this is unlikely to affect Smith’s future at the club.
“After a recent loss, he was late for a meeting,” Martin said.
“The coach was angry. Brandon was the only one who was late.
‘He slept late and arrived late. I have spoken with the club. It is not a major violation.
Smith, however, had a different version of events.
“This is ridiculous… I was having breakfast with my partner,” he said.
‘I left my phone at home because normally after a match we don’t train the next day.
“But it’s my fault and I have to take responsibility.”
Speculation about Smith’s future has been mounting for weeks, and it has been reported that he has been dealing with other off-field incidents.
Trent Robinson was reportedly furious with Smith for his supervision.
“I’m not sure if his future is in doubt,” Martin said, “we’ll see how things develop in the future.”
“He really wants to move forward and finish the season well.”
Smith is one of the Roosters’ highest-paid players, at $850,000 a year, and his form over the rest of the season will likely determine whether the club keeps him or lets him go next year.
