Overview

• The former Macarthur FC captain admitted orchestrating deliberate yellow cards to satisfy betting conditions across the 2023–24 season.
• Police and court filings highlight a December 9, 2023 match against Sydney FC in which multiple cautions were intentionally provoked.
• Teammates Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus testified they were paid about A$10,000 each to participate, identifying Dávila as the organizer.
• Authorities and media report the scheme generated up to roughly A$200,000 for Dávila, and Macarthur terminated the players’ contracts while calling out integrity gaps.
• Prosecutors withdrew eight counts, including more serious allegations, following the plea, and Dávila remains on bail under reporting conditions.