One of rugby league’s most powerful player agents, Mario Tartak, has been issued a proposed 12-month suspension and $25,000 fine for improper conduct by the NRL.
The NRL on Thursday issued a breach notice to Tartak, who manages Dragons skipper Damien Cook, Eels flyer Josh Addo-Carr and Manly’s Haumole Olakau’atu, and fellow agent Matthew Desira, who is facing a six-month ban and $10,000 fine.
Tartak, of Crown Sports Management, is alleged to have breached accredited agent rules by allegedly approaching an underage player without a parent or legal guardian present.
He is also alleged to have “entered into a commercial arrangement with two NRL clubs” according to an NRL statement.
Desira’s breach notice “relates to non-reporting and dishonesty following police charges and court proceedings which were brought against Mr Desira”, according to the governing body.
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is Desira’s most notable client, while Titans playmaker Jayden Campbell and Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri are among the NRL stars on his books.
More to come.
