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+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Not quite true, but I get your point. Any of the players on a yellow would have to have been more careful/reluctant to challenge for the remainder of the game or risk the second yellow. It has to weigh on their minds in a split second and it is also going to affect the coaches thinking about subs. It doesn't take much more than those things to impact on a result in a sport where a single goal or mistake can make the difference.
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+x+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Not quite true, but I get your point. Any of the players on a yellow would have to have been more careful/reluctant to challenge for the remainder of the game or risk the second yellow. It has to weigh on their minds in a split second and it is also going to affect the coaches thinking about subs. It doesn't take much more than those things to impact on a result in a sport where a single goal or mistake can make the difference. Good point.
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https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/40946566/betting-agencies-roped-league-men-corruption-scandalBetting agencies roped into A-League corruption scandalDavila and Baccus adjourned to October 17th, The day before the A-League kicks-off ! Lewis adjourned to Sep 12th
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Would make for an interesting marketing launch....
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+xWould make for an interesting marketing launch.... This version saying they're all on Oct 17th https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/betting-agencies-roped-into-a-league-corruption-scandal/104259000This is the bit I'm looking forward to more detail on Police also allege unsuccessful attempts were made to do the same thing during matches on April 20 and May 4. Was the Ref tipped off ahead of the game ?
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The scary thing is with reduced franchise revenues and therefore player salaries, the temptation would be there for more players to try it this season...
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I just really feel for the betting companies here.
I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community.
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+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? 
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tsf
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+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising
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+x+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising :P I know mate, just stirring. I agree, except when its an NST club of course... hahahahah https://www.clubmarconi.com.au/whats-on/the-poker-palace/
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+x+x+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising :P I know mate, just stirring. I agree, except when its an NST club of course... hahahahah https://www.clubmarconi.com.au/whats-on/the-poker-palace/ LOL, touche eh. I'm with you tsf, I've never been drawn into gambling/betting BUT I LOL at please gamble responsibly hahaha like WTF.
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+x+x+x+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising :P I know mate, just stirring. I agree, except when its an NST club of course... hahahahah https://www.clubmarconi.com.au/whats-on/the-poker-palace/ LOL, touche eh. I'm with you tsf, I've never been drawn into gambling/betting BUT I LOL at please gamble responsibly hahaha like WTF. Not even in your Aleague days LFC??? hahahahahahah  Or even the mighty Reds :) 
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LFC.
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hehe nope, yer even bloody LFC amongst so many more Clubs. I'd sooner eat and drink my $ instead of hoping to win x gambling. Sad state of affairs to me - its all about the mighty $ no matter what and where you go.
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+xhehe nope, yer even bloody LFC amongst so many more Clubs. I'd sooner eat and drink my $ instead of hoping to win x gambling. Sad state of affairs to me - its all about the mighty $ no matter what and where you go. Hahahaha Im the same man, gambling never really held any appeal... Ill play the odd Powerball, or put a bet on the Melbourne Cup once a year but apart from that not really interested..
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+xThe scary thing is with reduced franchise revenues and therefore player salaries, the temptation would be there for more players to try it this season... Not necessarily. Davilla, Lewis and Baccus were probably 3 of the higher paid players at macarthur. Davilla was marquee wasn't he? This is all about their characters and personalities. Not what their salaries are.
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+x+xThe scary thing is with reduced franchise revenues and therefore player salaries, the temptation would be there for more players to try it this season... Not necessarily. Davilla, Lewis and Baccus were probably 3 of the higher paid players at macarthur. Davilla was marquee wasn't he? This is all about their characters and personalities. Not what their salaries are. Thats even worse mate....
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Probably isn't a money thing.
I have many old friends who get up to questionable behavior by society's standards. I don't think money is always the prime objective. Maybe the thrill and rebellion, or just sheer fun of doing shit you should not sometimes plays a part.
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+xProbably isn't a money thing. I have many old friends who get up to questionable behavior by society's standards. I don't think money is always the prime objective. Maybe the thrill and rebellion, or just sheer fun of doing shit you should not sometimes plays a part. Davila, 33, allegedly acted as the conduit between the south-west Sydney team's players and an unnamed criminal group in Colombia, organising for the cards to occur during particular games.
The midfielders pleaded guilty today to engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event. A second charge of participating in a criminal group was withdrawn. Lewis had previously pleaded not guilty to both charges, but reversed his plea to one of the charges after negotiating with prosecutors. Both former A-League players maintained blank faces as their pleas were entered. The pair will face sentencing in September. Davila, the alleged local ringleader of the criminal group behind the betting corruption, has not yet entered pleas to the nine charges he faces. He will return to court in August. Gaming-machine records and bookmaker statements from BetPlay Colombia, Bet365 New Jersey and Bet365 Bulgaria comprise part of a lengthy brief of evidence being prepared by prosecutors. Police say the betting scheme led to hundreds of thousands of dollars being paid out in winnings. Davila's contract with Macarthur FC was terminated shortly after his initial arrest, which the team described in a statement as mutual. Baccus was released by the Bulls during a 2024 off-season clean-out and Lewis remains suspended. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/former-a-league-players-admit-to-roles-in-betting-corruption-scandal/ar-AA1IjwDV?ocid=socialshare
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