“There was no pressure from us. He made the decision to put the club first and withdraw from selection. England means a lot to him.
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“Plus, he missed out on getting paid for playing in the Test matches. He made the call to do it for the club. That’s what the Roosters mean to him.
“No matter what way you look at it, it’s still a harsh penalty and a fair whack,” Aubusson said.
Radley’s early availability is a boost to a Roosters side that will look to build on a 2025 campaign that ended with an elimination-final loss to Cronulla.
Smith, who now plays with South Sydney, is facing allegations of drug supply and providing insider information for betting purposes.
The case has been adjourned until December 4 for mention, with the hooker not expected in court at that time.
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