Press Release
Rumbalara Football Netball Club – Integrity Review and Disciplinary Outcome
AFL Goulburn Murray (AFLGM) is committed to upholding the integrity of our football and netball competitions. As part of Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP), an Integrity Review was conducted into Rumbalara Football Netball Club’s (RFNC) player payments for the 2024 season. The review started in November 2024.
Following an in-depth review, five charges relating to breaches of player payment rules were referred to the Goulburn Murray Player Payment Disciplinary Committee (PPDC). These charges were heard last night, with RFNC not contesting the charges and providing a verbal submission to the Committee.
Disciplinary outcomes
The Committee has determined the following penalties:
Fine of $27,500, with $13,500 suspended for three years, for exceeding the allowable player payment cap of $105,000 by $54,650.
Fine of $3,000 for failing to submit CCSP documentation by the required deadline (three counts).
Fine of $2,400 for failing to lodge individual Player Declarations and Non-Declared Player Statements (24 counts).
Quotes attributable to Committee Chair Bruce Caldwell
The Hearing Committee and Integrity Officer acknowledge the full cooperation of the club president and officials throughout the review process.
Quotes attributable to Goulburn Murray Regional Chair Quentin Thomson
Maintaining integrity in the game – at every level - is a shared responsibility. All leagues, clubs, and players are responsible for complying with established rules and regulations.
AFLGM remains committed to supporting clubs through continued education, training and access to resources to ensure compliance with CCSP requirements.
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