All up, Smith borrowed thousands of dollars from a number of Roosters players. He also borrowed $10,000 from one of the game’s biggest stars, and owed the player that money for years. It was finally paid back to the player – who confirmed to this column during the week that he got the money – at the Roosters’ insistence.
The star, who did not play for the Roosters, was not aware of the Bondi club’s part in making sure Smith cleared his debt. It was only when I told him that he learnt why he had eventually been paid back.
Brandon Smith played 41 NRL games for the Roosters in a troubled stint with the club.Credit: Getty Images
This column has previously approached Smith to discuss his problems, but he has declined to talk. I…