Roux has been back since, and we know that Smith asked for another chance. We have no idea whether Boyd has asked for that same chance or whether he even wants to play for NZ. A DUI is a perfectly legitimate excuse to exempt a player from selection considerations as well.
Hudson has made a lot of questionable decisions, but the this is not one of them.
Agree with comments on Roux, Smith and Boyd. However with a drink driving charge, I think you drop a player once, he 'serves his time', then he is available for selection and if good enough picked again. It's not that serious a crime in my book, and we all make mistakes. Gleeson ended up fronting an alcohol awareness program at Timbers. To me that shows plenty enough of remorse. If ever rugby league player caught for DUI was never picked again...............
Marinovic has mostly looked good (though decidedly shaky first half of the Russian game), but we should have our best players picked for AWs. Feel Gleeson would pressure him for starting spot, but don't see Moss or Williams doing that. Surely competition for spots is a good thing