LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Brandon Smith has fessed up on his recent 'kick up the a**e' as the Roosters exit rumors swirl around like a swirling scrum.
The under-fire star has finally broken his silence on his shock axing, with the NRL gossip machine kicking into overdrive about where he'll land next.
Reports from news.com.au suggest that Smith has shut down talks of a potential move to South Sydney next season, despite the ongoing chatter surrounding his future after being sensationally dropped by the Roosters.
The 28-year-old Kiwi rep has been under the microscope this season, but things took a dramatic turn when he copped a breach notice for missing the team's mid-season review.
In a classic Rugby League twist, Smith has owned up to his mistake, admitting that he "was out with family and didn't realise it was on." His manager, Stan Martin, played defense, claiming it was just a case of him hitting the snooze button a bit too many times.
But the breach opened up a can of worms, leading to speculation about Smith's future as he found himself sidelined for the Roosters' clash against the Eels in round 15.