Pumpa Sutherland causes havoc in the USAFL

[Dutchy]

2012 Division One Championship Vacated
October 30, 2012 - 10:40am — USAFL

The USAFL has concluded an investigation in relation to Dallas Magpie Jason Sutherland’s participation at the 2012 USAFL National Tournament and it was found that Jason was ineligible to participate with the Dallas Magpies at this year’s Nationals. The investigation revealed that Sutherland was an active member of Central District Football Club in Adelaide for their entire season which ended October 7.

Players and teams must abide by the “The 3 Point Qualification System” for eligibility to play at the USAFL National Tournament. “This rule is in place to allow for fair competition. The objective is to create participation throughout an entire season as opposed to one weekend,” commented USAFL President Andy Vanica.

The investigation revealed that Dallas allowed a player to participate at Nationals who failed to meet the eligibility requirements. Further, the Dallas administration submitted false information to the USAFL regarding Sutherland’s game history. USAFL Secretary Andrea Casillas affirmed, “We as a league recognize the shortcomings of the current structure and have long term plans to integrate a player management system, however, we will always rely on the honesty of clubs and club officials no matter what process we have in place.”

As a result of the investigation, the 2012 USAFL Division One Championship is vacated and the Dallas Magpies will be suspended from the USAFL 2013 National Tournament. Players however, will be allowed to participate via the exemption process and will be placed on teams as directed by the Tournament Committee.

The USAFL Executive Board discussed different options for the 2012 Premiership. Included in this discussion was a potential Division 1 pool B runner-up Calgary vs. New York match or simply awarding the flag outright to New York. In the end however, the Board decided the most fair outcome was to vacate the 2012 Championship altogether.

“Maintaining the integrity of the sport and the competition is number one on our list as a league and we want to make it very clear to all teams that this behavior is simply not tolerated,” stated Andy Vanica.

The Dallas Magpies have until November 13 to appeal the Board's decision.

Questions may be directed to USAFL President, Andy Vanica at president@usafl.com.

[mighty_tiger_79]

typical dodgy magpies behavior

[CENTURION]

He only played 1 or 2 league games for Us this year, most of the year He missed through injury.

[OnSong]

Don't know if he caused it. More like the club submitted false info to get him to play.

[wild dog]

Seems like the usafl is more interested in the integrity of their comp than the wafl and vfl put together.

[topsywaldron]

The investigation revealed that Sutherland was an active member of Central District Football Club in Adelaide for their entire season which ended October 7

Sometimes the jokes just get made for you.

[CENTURION]

The investigation revealed that Sutherland was an active member of Central District Football Club in Adelaide for their entire season which ended October 7

Sometimes the jokes just get made for you.

not really, He IS an active member of the CDFC & the season did end on October 7.

[holden78]

Seems like the usafl is more interested in the integrity of their comp than the wafl and vfl put together.

Don't forget the Crows, what dodgy dumb cheats they are

[PhilH]

I am pretty sure that Sutherland's season did end on Oct 7 with the Reserves GF against Norwood.

[Apachebulldog]

Yeah ya gotta watchout for those Maggies !

[CENTURION]

Yeah ya gotta watchout for those Maggies !

hmmmmm, more than you think!

[Apachebulldog]

Yes i also have been an active member this season !

[Big Phil]

From Localfootysa...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 6511294555

[OnSong]

From Localfootysa...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 6511294555

Only a few days late...

[OnSong]

I also think the thread title is misleading considering the facts.

[Big Phil]

I also think the thread title is misleading considering the facts.

Agreed...

[mighty_tiger_79]

i dont think theres anything wrong with the title, it has caused havoc

players have to seek new homes because of his actions

[OnSong]

i dont think theres anything wrong with the title, it has caused havoc

players have to seek new homes because of his actions

By that you would be alleging he forged, or was part of the forging, of the documents.

I would agree he was at the centre of it, but he just played the game. He is facing no sanction from the USAFL.

Therefore, he caused nothing. The club caused the havoc by forging the documents or providing the misleading info.

[Brodlach]

Dutchy should be banned from starting threads

[garygroundwork]

anyone know how much of an impact he had on the game?