The scandal may also extend to the AFL, given Hunt was contracted to the Gold Coast Suns for part of the QCCC's investigations, which ran from June to December of last year. Hunt also has close ties with the Brisbane Lions squad, raising the possibility of both AFL franchises being caught up in the scandal.

The evidence against those Titans who have been charged has been described as flimsy, but that information is coming from naturally prejudiced sources, namely the players' legal representatives. Nevertheless, the QCCC has chosen to make its revelations public, leading some to assume it has more evidence than has been made available ahead of the first court hearing on March 5.

There is every likelihood more players will be named should those already charged not fully co-operate with the QCCC. Like the Australian Crime Commission, the QCCC can compel witnesses to give truthful answers and jail is a consequence for those failing to do so. Under those conditions, interviews are likely to produce more names. It is understood the players will be grilled about one very prominent NRL player manager.

Fairfax Media on Tuesday revealed that part of the QCCC's investigations focused on the activities of former Queensland and Australian star Jason Smith during the 1994 Kangaroos reunion late last year. Officials attending the three-day celebration were reportedly dismayed by the disappearance of Smith and another high-profile Kangaroo for an entire day.

Even before the drugs revelations, there were concerns about the pair's activities throughout the 20-year reunion festivities. Smith and another Origin representative, Matt Seers, were charged with supplying cocaine earlier this year.