Port Melbourne Soccer Club (PMSC) is to pay a $15,000 fine and will have 18 points deducted from the 2021 season following findings from a Football Victoria (FV) investigation.
FV reported on its website on Monday afternoon that the investigation found that the Port Melbourne Sharks had breached the conditions of its National Premier League Victoria Licence in 2021. Along with the fine and points’ deduction, FV also imposed a suspended $15,000 fine for the 2022 and 2023 seasons as well as a suspended 18 competition points penalty also for 2022 and 2023.
FV said a written warning is to be sent to all players.
“Suspended penalties will be immediately applied in the event of any further breach of the Football Australia National Registration, Status and Transfer Regulations (or equivalent) concerning player payments,” the FV said on its website.
“FV will conduct audits of all Clubs and their NPL license compliance, including spot checks through the season.
“FV takes breaches of NPL Licenses very seriously and reserves its right to levy penalties in excess of the above for any future license breaches.”
