NRL star hit by media scrum before facing court

Brandon Smith must not make contact with fellow NRL star Victor Radley as part of his bail conditions after facing court on drug and betting charges.

The South Sydney hooker, 29, was swamped by a media scrum when he fronted court for the first time on the charges on the Gold Coast on Thursday.

His lawyer told Southport Magistrates Court the charges would be contested before the case was adjourned until October 9 for mention and his appearance was excused.

As part of his bail conditions, Smith must make no contact with Sydney Roosters lock Radley and another man, Joshua Bainbridge.

The Roosters become entangled in the Smith matter, with text messages allegedly exchanged between its star Radley uncovered in the police investigation.

There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Radley and the Roosters player has not been charged with any offence.

A Rabbitohs fan got a selfie with Smith while he waited to sign bail before the NRL star was whisked away by a car waiting outside court.

Smith faces charges of supplying a dangerous drug and using or disclosing inside knowledge for betting.

Smith refused to answer questions as he was swarmed by reporters and photographers - one reporter copping a swift accidental elbow to the chest during the melee.

Smith is represented by leading Sydney lawyer Paul McGirr, who confirmed on Wednesday the 29-year-old Kiwi hooker would fight the charges.

"Brandon will attend the mention with an agent solicitor on my behalf," Mr McGirr told AAP.

"He will enter a plea of not guilty to both charges and we will request a brief of evidence.

"That's all we will say at this stage until we are served the actual physical brief of evidence that the Queensland Police rely on."

The charges stem from a police investigation after officers seized Smith's phone at the Gold Coast airport.

The South Sydney hooker was questioned by police when he arrived in Queensland ahead of their August 10 clash with Gold Coast.

He was quizzed before the Titans game with police saying they had cause to speak to the 29-year-old at Coolangatta Airport.

But he was released without charge and ran out against the Titans.

"We chatted to him about a number of things and then he was able to go on and play football," Acting Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy told 4BC on August 14.

"Brandon was very co-operative with us and he was able to go on and play a good game of football from what I saw."

However, police confirmed on August 25 that Smith had been charged.

The next day, the NRL allowed the rake to play in the final regular season round for South Sydney, ruling out the prospect of enforcing an immediate ban.