Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\nIt comes with St George Illawarra\u2019s Damien Cook (Tartak client), Newcastle\u2019s Greg Marzhew (Desira) and Parammatta\u2019s Ryan Matterson (Orr) due to come off-contract in 2026. <\/p>\n
Orr also represents gun Knights recruit Brown, Tartak looks after Eels jet Addo-Carr and Broncos superstar Walsh is part of Dawson\u2019s stable<\/p>\n
Read the quartet\u2019s sanctions below.<\/p>\n
Max Plath firming for Round 4 NRL return | 01:50<\/p>\n
Mario Tartak suspended for 12 months, fined $25,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was alleged that Mr Tartak communicated with an underage player without a parent and\/or legal guardian being present. It was also alleged that Mr Tartak entered into a commercial arrangement with two NRL Clubs, in breach of the NRL Accredited Agent Scheme Rules,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proposed penalty took into consideration previous breach proceedings which imposed conditions that further breaches could result in suspension of accreditation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matthew Desira suspended for six months, fined $10,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe determination relates to non-reporting and dishonesty following police charges and court proceedings which were brought against Mr Desira,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
Nash Dawson suspended for nine months, fined $15,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was alleged Mr Dawson breached the NRL Accredited Agent Scheme Rules and the Accredited Agents\u2019 Code of Conduct following a physical altercation with agent Chris Orr following the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships in 2024,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was also alleged Mr Dawson failed to co-operate with the NRL Integrity Unit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chris Orr suspended for six months, fined $10,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was alleged that Mr Tartak communicated with an underage player without a parent and\/or legal guardian being present. It was also alleged that Mr Tartak entered into a commercial arrangement with two NRL Clubs, in breach of the NRL Accredited Agent Scheme Rules,\u201d the league statement read.<\/p>\n
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