It's been a baptism of fire for the Australian Rugby League's new chief executive.
Having arrived on the scene less than a week ago David Smith has felt obliged to reassure the public that the overwhelming majority of players are not involved in drug taking or match-fixing, but he's vowed to catch those who are.
Following an investigation by the Australian Crime Commission there's a major concern that Telstra might reconsider its $150 million sponsorship and new media rights deal with the NRL if any substantial links between players or clubs with organised crime can be proved.
