Overview

• Mario Tartak has been offered a 12-month suspension and a $25,000 fine for communicating with an underage player without a guardian present and striking unauthorized deals with two NRL clubs.
• Matthew Desira faces a six-month ban and a $10,000 fine after failing to disclose police charges and court proceedings against him.
• The NRL took into account Tartak’s 2019 breach for undisclosed bankruptcy proceedings when determining his current penalty.
• Players whose contracts expire this year or who become free agents on November 1 may encounter representation challenges during the agents’ suspensions.
• Coach Des Hasler received a final warning for publicly criticizing match officials following a disputed bunker decision.