The Roosters have handed Victor Radley the “heaviest sanction ever imposed on a player in the club’s history” in the wake of his text message scandal.
Radley was caught up in former teammate Brandon Smith’s fight against allegations he disclosed inside knowledge for betting and supplied cocaine.
Text messages between Radley and Smith were apart of evidence against the now Rabbitohs hooker and the Tricolours have now handed down their own punishment.
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Radley has been handed a 10-match suspension without pay, while he will also make a $30,000 donation to St Vincent’s Hospital.
The gun enforcer has accepted the sanctions and issued a statement.
“I want to sincerely apologise to the club, my teammates, our sponsors, Members and fans for the negative spotlight I have brought on the Roosters,” Radley said.
“I accept the sanctions in full and will work hard to earn back the trust and respect of everyone who supports this great club.”
Meanwhile, the club’s statement read: “The Sydney Roosters are aware of references in the media to communications allegedly between Sydney Roosters player Victor Radley and others in relation to allegedly obtaining an illegal substance.
“While Radley has not been charged by Queensland Police, the references in the media to communications allegedly between him and others have brought the Sydney Roosters into disrepute.”
More to come.
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