NRL player agents Mario Tartak and Matthew Desira hit with fines, bans over breach of rules
Two NRL player agents have been issued show cause notices and face suspensions and fines for alleged breaches of the accredited agent scheme rules.
Mario Tartak and Matthew Desira are the two agents facing sanctions.
Tartak has been proposed a 12-month suspension and $25,000 fine.
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Josh Schuster and Mario Tartak last year. Nine
His breach notice alleges that he "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 statement continued.
"The proposed penalty took into consideration previous breach proceedings which imposed conditions that further breaches could result in suspension of accreditation."
Tartak is the director of Crown Sports Management.
His client list includes Josh Schuster, Damien Cook and Josh Addo-Carr.
Matthew Desira is the other agent named. He has been proposed a six-month suspension and $10,000 fine.
"The breach notice relates to non-reporting and dishonesty following police charges and court proceedings which were brought against Mr Desira," the NRL's statement read.
"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."
Desira is the director of Aria Management Group. Jayden Campbell, Greg Marzhew and Bronson Xerri are all part of his stable. Benji Marshall was managed by him when he played.
