Tim Smith warned about NRL contract risk

Parramatta halfback Tim Smith has been warned his contract could be terminated with any further alcohol related incidents after he was fined $1000 for being intoxicated at a Sydney hotel on the weekend.

Smith was thrown out of Cronulla nightspot Northies for being too drunk on Sunday night, where he also became involved in a verbal altercation with Test cricketer Michael Clarke.
Smith was cleared of any misconduct in relation to his run-in with Clarke.

"The fine's got nothing to do with the Michael Clarke incident, he's been cleared of any wrongdoing there," Eels media manager Damien Kelly said.

"The fact that he was there and intoxicated was the reason he was fined."

It is the second time in as many months the 2005 rookie of the year has had to be called into line by club officials after turning up to training drunk following a drinking session with teammate Mark Riddell.

With the Eels enjoying a much-needed bye this weekend, Smith is in camp with the rest of his teammates on the NSW central coast. The 21-year-old has pledged not to touch another drop of alcohol for the remainder of the season, a promise that if broken will result in a $10,000 fine and a review of his playing contract.

The Eels playmaker has struggled to match the form which saw him touted as a future representative player last year, his battle mirroring that of 2005 minor premiers Parramatta which is languishing in 14th spot on the ladder with only four wins from 14 matches.

Source: AAP