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Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith might have some making up to do with Storm coach Craig Bellamy, with officials privately seething after their hooker's glowing praise of the Sydney Roosters

Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith might have some making up to do with Storm coach Craig Bellamy, with officials privately seething after their hooker's glowing praise of the Sydney Roosters

29 November 2021 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Smith is believed to be bound for the Roosters for the 2023 season after he announced he had made a decision on his playing future.

Melbourne has given a blunt "no comment" to Australian media when asked their thoughts on Smith's involvement in a podcast, during which he gushed about their fierce arch rivals.

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