Victor Radley Linked to Alleged Drug Texts with Brandon Smith
Hey, so there’s a pretty explosive story going around involving Sydney Roosters player Victor Radley and South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith, and it’s catching a lot of attention right now. Apparently, a series of text messages between the two men is set to become police evidence in the upcoming court case against Smith, who is facing charges related to drug supply and betting.
Here’s what’s been reported. Brandon Smith is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on Thursday, where he will plead not guilty to supplying a dangerous drug and allegedly using inside knowledge for betting. The police claim that Smith supplied Radley, his former teammate, with a contact for cocaine while Radley was away on a golf weekend with other Roosters players on the Sunshine Coast. This all supposedly happened in June, with Smith in Sydney at the time. Importantly, no charges have been laid against Radley, and there’s no suggestion that he actually purchased or used any drugs.
The texts paint a detailed picture of the alleged coordination. On May 30, Radley’s phone allegedly messaged Smith: “G tee up your cousin in sunny coast for me. Little short ball. Short 8 ball if you will.” For context, an “8 ball” is slang for 3.5 grams of cocaine. Smith supposedly responded, “Yeah sweet bro. I’ll give you the contact when I get it,” and the exchange continued over several days, including arranging a time and a contact for the drugs. On June 6, Smith is alleged to have provided the contact number of a Gold Coast dealer, which Radley then messaged to arrange a collection.
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The alleged exchanges continue with Radley coordinating directly with the dealer, including GPS updates and confirmation of the pickup. By the afternoon, the Gold Coast dealer reportedly confirmed the transaction, and Radley’s messages suggested satisfaction with how things were handled: “All good bro, you sorted us good man. Yep, let me know if you need anything, I’ll sort it for ya.” Meanwhile, Smith allegedly coordinated and monitored the whole process, despite not being physically present in Queensland, which police say could make him liable under state law.
On top of that, Smith is also accused of giving a drug dealer inside information about a change in the Rabbitohs’ starting team, which allegedly could have influenced a bet on him as first try-scorer. Although it’s emphasized that Smith didn’t encourage the bet, the timing of the information raised red flags for investigators.
The Roosters club has stated a zero-tolerance policy on drugs. Chairman Nick Politis has repeatedly made it clear that any player caught using cocaine or similar substances would be immediately removed, emphasizing the importance of sending a strong message to young fans and families.
So, as of now, the spotlight is firmly on Brandon Smith as he prepares to face court, with Victor Radley’s alleged messages forming part of the evidence. While Radley hasn’t been charged, these texts have fueled a lot of speculation about off-field behavior in the NRL, and this case will certainly be closely watched in the coming days.
The next step is Smith’s court appearance, where he will answer to the serious allegations of drug supply and potential insider betting. Until then, this story is a reminder of how closely professional athletes’ actions, both on and off the field, can be scrutinized.
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