http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/ryan-tandy-found-guilty-20111006-1laf8.html
From the SMH.
**Ryan Tandy found guilty**
**Greg Prichard and Chris Barrett
October 6, 2011 - 1:16PM**
Former Canterbury front-rower Ryan Tandy has been found guilty of conspiring to gain a financial advantage for others by manipulating the first scoring play in a rugby league match.
Tandy was not found to have placed a bet on last August's Bulldogs versus North Queensland Cowboys match in Townsville, but evidence showed he had been in regular contact via telephone with others who had placed bets, leading up to the match and again after the match.
Tandy was placed on 12-month good behaviour bond and fined $4000\. Tandy's legal team immediately confirmed that they would be launching an appeal.
The Herald first revealed the NRL's investigation into the betting plunge last August.
Magistrate Janet Wahlquist said she was not convinced of Tandy's claim that he had repayed $30,000 in gambling debts before the August 21 game, in which he played a prominent role for the Bulldogs.
She concluded he had been involved in two key plays in the opening minutes of the match that presented the opportunity for North Queensland to score first with a penalty goal.
She said there was evidence that Tandy's manager Sam Ayoub was "telling people it was a sure thing" and that there was a clear plan to try to manipulate the first scoring play.
Tandy was found guilty of attempting to gain financial advantage for others for the sum of $113,345 from Tabcorp.
Ms Wahlquist said the evidence against Tandy was circumstantial but there had to be a high probability that it supported the prosecution's case.
The NRL has reaffirmed that it will impose life bans on any persons convicted of ‘match fixing’ in a statement released after the Tandy verdict.
In relation to today’s court decision, the NRL notes there are a number of other legal matters still to be heard in connection with this investigation.
Given the time of the season and the imminent nature of those hearings, the NRL will reserve imposing any penalties on any person found guilty of fixing any part of a match until such time as those matters are resolved.
“Clearly there remain some complex legal arguments to be heard and the rights of individuals through that process must be respected,” NRL chief executive, David Gallop, said today.
“The outcome for anyone found guilty of interfering with a match for any improper purpose could not be more apparent.
“From the outset, the NRL has involved independent investigators and sought the assistance of the NSW Police in dealing with betting irregularities around the first scoring option in this match and we remain convinced that was and remains best course of action.
“We welcome the assistance of the authorities in treating these matters seriously and look forward to the conclusion of all proceedings.
“We also welcome Federal and State Governments’ recognition of the importance of giving sports the legislative support and regulatory assistance in dealing with sports betting issues.
“We look forward to seeing these policies finalised across all states."
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You reap what you sow. Wonder what the likelihood of him going for a stint in the clink is?
From the SMH.
**Ryan Tandy found guilty**
**Greg Prichard and Chris Barrett
October 6, 2011 - 1:16PM**
Former Canterbury front-rower Ryan Tandy has been found guilty of conspiring to gain a financial advantage for others by manipulating the first scoring play in a rugby league match.
Tandy was not found to have placed a bet on last August's Bulldogs versus North Queensland Cowboys match in Townsville, but evidence showed he had been in regular contact via telephone with others who had placed bets, leading up to the match and again after the match.
Tandy was placed on 12-month good behaviour bond and fined $4000\. Tandy's legal team immediately confirmed that they would be launching an appeal.
The Herald first revealed the NRL's investigation into the betting plunge last August.
Magistrate Janet Wahlquist said she was not convinced of Tandy's claim that he had repayed $30,000 in gambling debts before the August 21 game, in which he played a prominent role for the Bulldogs.
She concluded he had been involved in two key plays in the opening minutes of the match that presented the opportunity for North Queensland to score first with a penalty goal.
She said there was evidence that Tandy's manager Sam Ayoub was "telling people it was a sure thing" and that there was a clear plan to try to manipulate the first scoring play.
Tandy was found guilty of attempting to gain financial advantage for others for the sum of $113,345 from Tabcorp.
Ms Wahlquist said the evidence against Tandy was circumstantial but there had to be a high probability that it supported the prosecution's case.
The NRL has reaffirmed that it will impose life bans on any persons convicted of ‘match fixing’ in a statement released after the Tandy verdict.
In relation to today’s court decision, the NRL notes there are a number of other legal matters still to be heard in connection with this investigation.
Given the time of the season and the imminent nature of those hearings, the NRL will reserve imposing any penalties on any person found guilty of fixing any part of a match until such time as those matters are resolved.
“Clearly there remain some complex legal arguments to be heard and the rights of individuals through that process must be respected,” NRL chief executive, David Gallop, said today.
“The outcome for anyone found guilty of interfering with a match for any improper purpose could not be more apparent.
“From the outset, the NRL has involved independent investigators and sought the assistance of the NSW Police in dealing with betting irregularities around the first scoring option in this match and we remain convinced that was and remains best course of action.
“We welcome the assistance of the authorities in treating these matters seriously and look forward to the conclusion of all proceedings.
“We also welcome Federal and State Governments’ recognition of the importance of giving sports the legislative support and regulatory assistance in dealing with sports betting issues.
“We look forward to seeing these policies finalised across all states."
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You reap what you sow. Wonder what the likelihood of him going for a stint in the clink is?
