The National Rugby League (NRL) has issued show cause notices to two Accredited Player Agents for alleged breaches of the Accredited Agent Scheme Rules.
The following Accredited Player Agents are involved.
Mario Tartak
The NRL has proposed a 12-month suspension and a $25,000 fine for Mr Tartak.
The breach notice alleges that Mr Tartak communicated with an underage player without a parent and/or legal guardian being present.
The breach notice also alleges that Mr Tartak entered into a commercial arrangement with two NRL Clubs, in breach of the Accredited Agent Scheme Rules.
The proposed penalty took into consideration previous breach proceedings which imposed conditions that further breaches could result in suspension of accreditation.
Matthew Desira
The NRL has proposed a six-month suspension and a $10,000 fine for Mr Desira.
The breach notice relates to non-reporting and dishonesty following police charges and court proceedings which were brought against Mr Desira.
Under the Accredited Agents’ Code of Conduct, Accredited Agents are required to operate with high personal and professional standards.
Both agents have five business days to respond to the show cause notices.
