The 28-year-old has long been regarded as one of the most charismatic figures in the game,buthas had his share of off-field issues,too.

Asked if Smith was a player the Roosters need to keep an eye on,Keary said:“We keep an eye on everyone. He hasn’t been too bad. Obviously,when things like that happen it is a little out of character. He’s not not turning up all the time.”

Smith’s breach notice serves as a formal warning and does not require him to front the Roosters board or answer to officials,with Smith accepting fault for missing the team review when contacted on Sunday.

“It was a mistake from my end,” Smith said. “I was out with family and didn’t realise it was on. I take responsibility for that.”

Teammate Victor Radley has beenpulled up for several off-field incidents over the years by coach Trent Robinson and believes the incident could bring the best out of Smith,a Dally M hooker of the year in 2021.

“From what I’ve seen he’s been really good,” Radley said. “He missed a meeting. The club dealt with it. It’s a kick up the arse for him and you can almost see it. He’s got his hair cut,he’s had a shave and it honestly looks like he’s said ‘I’ll be on for the rest of the season’.

“Any time I have got in strife you feel like you want to pay the boys back. And you do that but by playing footy. A little thing like that can be beneficial. I know personally,I learnt everything the hard way.

“A lot of rugby[league] players are similar. I know me and Brandon are probably a bit. You have to learn everything the hard way. I’ve been taught so many lessons in my life. And I’ve done them and got in trouble for it and only then learnt. It’s another one for him,but he’ll be right.”

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