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Dandenong Thunder appeal dismissed

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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Media Release:

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) announced today that an independent Appeals Board has dismissed an appeal made by Dandenong Thunder against the FFV Tribunal’s recent ruling against the club.

This was the third serious offence by the club and its supporters during the past 14 months involving spitting, assaulting and or verbally abusing referees.

FFV exercises a zero tolerance policy particularly with respect to offences involving match officials and Dandenong Thunder has been repeatedly fined and warned about this type of anti-social behaviour.

As a result of persistent anti-social behaviour, Dandenong Thunder will be penalised six points, an accumulated fine of $20,000 and its next two home matches are to be played behind closed doors.

In addition, the fines of $2,000 imposed by the independent Tribunal on two Dandenong Thunder club associates remain in place.

FFV CEO, Mark Rendell, said he was disappointed that a leading Victorian Premier League club continues to achieve high standards on the pitch but was unwilling to match these standards off the pitch, by supporting a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour.

“I strongly urge the club leadership to take action against the persistent so called ‘supporters’ who are dragging the club down again,” Mr Rendell said.

“FFV has broad community support for its zero tolerance programs and would not retreat in its approach to ensure all clubs provide a safe and family friendly environment.”

Latest statistics highlight that with the support of the players and clubs, FFV’s zero tolerance approach is starting to be fully understood by participants. As a result, along with the drop in red and yellow card offences, there is also an overall reduction in the number of players suspended, fines given and matters being heard by the FFV Tribunal / Appeals Board.

The Appeals Board is an independent tribunal and the panel was chaired by a Senior Counsel and two Barristers.

Dandenong Thunder has the right to appeal to Football Federation Australia.

The Dandenong Thunder home match lock-out will commence on Saturday 25 June against Northcote City at George Andrews Reserve.

View the Appeals Board written determination.