Protests and Disputes

Tribunal date:

08-11-2023

Tribunal personnel:

Steve Kemp, Ron McDonald and David King

Tribunal convenor:

David King

Umpire:

David Plugg and Jason Patten Umpires Advisor Norm Harris

Name:

Geoff Perera

Club:

Phoenix

Advocate's name:

Craig Stewart

Report:

Geoff Perera was given a Prescribed Penalty for abusing an opposition player, 4 playing date penalty. Geoff decided to take it to the P&D. Geoff pleaded not guilty.

Tribunal notes:

Statements were given by both Umpires and Geoff provided a detailed version and argued that he had sledged the batsman not abused him. This was followed by fairly long and robust discussions.

Penalty:

All statements were considered and it was found that the offence was found to be worthy of a caution which if the player receives another caution in the 12 months from the date of the hearing he will automatically be suspended for 4 playing dates.

Signee's name:

David King, P&D Tribunal Convenor