Protests and Disputes

21-02-2023

TRIBUNAL

Tribunal date:

21-02-2023

Tribunal personnel:

Mssrs David King, Steven Kemp, Jason Landsmeer

Tribunal convenor:

John Griffin

Umpire:

Thomas Leishman, Norm Harris

PLAYER

Name:

Greg Pustkuchen

Club:

Kelmscott

Advocate's name:

Sandeep Nadal

PENALTY

Report:

Kelmscott player Greg Pustkuchen was reported by Offical Umpire Thomas Leishman for abusive language, approaching a player in an aggressive manner and swearing in the ODA match played between Kelmscott and Champion Lakes played on 18 Feb 23. At the time of the incident Mr Pustkuchen was officiating as the square leg umpire. Mr Pustkuchen pleaded guilty to the Level 2 offence.

Tribunal notes:

The Umpires report for the incident was presented to the Tribunal. Mr Pustchuken informed the tribunal of what happened. The tribunal informed Mr Pustkuchen that as an umpire he should not have left his position and made comments to another player. The tribunal note the behaviour of a Champion Lakes player referred to in the Official umpires report.

Penalty:

Mr Pustkuchen was suspended from playing for six playing days with two of these days suspended until 1 April 2024. Mr Pustkuchen was informed that he could appeal the tribunal decision and that the appeal would need to be lodged with the Secretary within 24 hours

UMPIRE

Signee's name:

John Griffin, Convenor

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