Brandon Smith

[Captain Apollo]

Will the 10 weeks be served in the offseason?

Its 10 games, not 10 weeks, and without pay.

That said whether it includes trial games or only NRL games is unclear based on the statement.

 

[Wb1234]

He’s available for the ashes, also

 

[yobbo84]

He’s available for the ashes, also

HAHAHAHAHA I knew it. Who needs the BCCI when you have the NRL.

 

[Trifili13]

Is that the league or cricket ashes that Radley is available for?

 

[Diesel]

Cap relief? FFS

not even trying this time

 

[Captain Apollo]

Considering its a Roosters punishment, the Roosters have no say on what the ERFL do with selecting its team for the Ashes. As such the "outrage" here is a bit daft.

Also all Weidler said is it "would be considered by the cap auditor", not that it will be granted.

Further if granted its for what, around $130,000, not his full contract. That amount is just above the minimum salary for an NRL player under the CBA.

 

[mave]

Roosters potentially getting cap relief is the most Roosters thing possible to come out of this whole thing.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Nick will obviously take Victor out for a few rounds of golf whilst he’s suspended. Just make sure he only brings golf balls, not 8 balls.

 

[yobbo84]

Considering its a Roosters punishment, the Roosters have no say on what the ERFL do with selecting its team for the Ashes. As such the "outrage" here is a bit daft.

Also all Weidler said is it "would be considered by the cap auditor", not that it will be granted.

Further if granted its for what, around $130,000, not his full contract. That amount is just above the minimum salary for an NRL player under the CBA.

 

[This Year?]

Roosters potentially getting cap relief is the most Roosters thing possible to come out of this whole thing.

It's hard having to go on without The Inflictor.
So brave, so so brave.

 

[Bazal]

It's hard having to go on without The Inflictor.
So brave, so so brave.

Molester*

 

[marshall stalin]

What Smith and even Radley have allegedly been accused of pales into insignificance to what Mam did in the 2024 offseason - People seem to forget that including these ambulance chaser so called "sports" journalists.

I saw Anasta call a few of them out on this on Fox - The usual suspects

When did these so called "sport" journalists suddenly become crime and police Investigation reporters?

Victor is a good fellow that made a mistake/error of judgement and all should remember he has not been charged with any offence.

 

[marshall stalin]

Uncle Nick clearly in damage control here.

His "I'll kick out any druggos" comments have come back to bite him on the ass. If he didn't make those comments around the Trell fiasco, the punishment would be nowhere near as heavy as the one dealt out.

His leadership has taken a hit though as his stance is no doubt hypocritical. With Radley's concussion issues as well as not playing that well, Politis should have taken the opportunity to fire him to make a stand within his own club. He blew it.

One more thing people need to realise. A good first grader most times will get away with anything but the most serious crimes where they cannot come back from it.If it was a rooster reserve grader with no real exceptional ability, Uncle Nick does fire him. Yes, its not fair.....but its reality.

So what do you think the Bronco's should have done with Mam then - You do remember what he did in off season 2024.

 

[marshall stalin]

Classic Rorters- they've found a way to make coke both a cap exemption for them AND a tax deduction for the player at the same time.

No wonder Uncle Nick is a billionaire.

Fair enough as if Victor is not being paid for basically 2 1/2 months that cap money can used on other players.

It doesn't mean that the Roosters will buy another player - the money could be used to top up some players wages for 2026.

 

[marshall stalin]

Its 10 games, not 10 weeks, and without pay.

That said whether it includes trial games or only NRL games is unclear based on the statement.

Victor will basically be docked 2 1/2 months salary from his 2026 contract - 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026.

Have to see if the 10 matches included any pre-season games.

 

[Canard]

He’s available for the ashes, also

Couldn't any club just "suspend" any player then thought?

Like the Titans could "suspend" Fifita, and apply for Cap relief?

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Couldn't any club just "suspend" any player then thought?

Like the Titans could "suspend" Fifita, and apply for Cap relief?

They’re citing integrity reasons. What integrity reason would the Titans have for suspending Fifita?

 

[Valheru]

They’re citing integrity reasons. What integrity reason would the Titans have for suspending Fifita?

Stealing a wage?

 

[mave]

They’re citing integrity reasons. What integrity reason would the Titans have for suspending Fifita?

Not Fifi specifically, but clubs cover up stuff for their players regularly.

This potentially opens a huge can of worms, for clubs to abuse, affecting the NRLs integrity (what's left of it).

 

[JamesRustle]

Roosters potentially getting cap relief is the most Roosters thing possible to come out of this whole thing.

They've likely sold the media this horseshit to cover up that the club doctor has mandated Victor does no contact work for 8 months to give his head an extended rest... plus they've manipulated a reduction in cap spend (pending), a fluff piece for the talking heads to fap over and Victor gets a tax deduction for his donation of a stuffed paper bag he found in his training bag.