Police have dropped their case against NRL star Brandon Smith accusing him of trading insider knowledge for betting. The 30-year-old South Sydney Rabbitohs player appeared in person at Southport Magistrates Court on Thursday as the decision was handed down. Lawyer Paul McGirr and South Sydney Rabbitohs player Brandon Smith, who had a charge of disclosing inside knowledge of betting dropped. Picture: Newswire/ Tertius PickardSmith was set to face a hearing over one charge of disclosing inside knowledge of betting following allegations he provided tips for a friend's bet. A spokesperson for the Rabbitohs said the club has informed the NRL Integrity Unit of the outcome of these proceedings.