Discipline Frequently Asked Questions


OPERATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY DEPARTMENT

The Operations and Disciplinary Department administers and implements the operations, rules of competitions, disciplinary repercussions and Tribunal and Appeals Board matters. Headed by Lydia Dowse, the Disciplinary functions of the department are managed by Maxwell Gratton with the support of Philip Caspari.

THERE IS SOMETHING I NEED TO KNOW ...

How much does it cost to appeal a red card suspension?

Where are Tribunal hearings held?

Where can I find out about Appeals Board determinations?

How many yellow cards is a player on?

Which players are suspended this week?

In the first instance, you are encouraged to thoroughly browse through the Discipline Section of the website which contains useful information and many handy hints. There is a strong chance whatever you are looking for is accessible online.   

Should you still not find what you seek, then you may care to call the Federation.

WHO SHOULD I DIRECT MY CALL TO?

Matters relating to operational aspects of Football Federation Victoria should be directed to Lydia DOWSE.

Matters relating to the Tribunal and Appeals Board administration and operations, along with subsequent investigations, decisions and enforcement, recruitment and general queries regarding such should be directed to Maxwell GRATTON.

Matters relating to the administration and enforcement of red card suspensions, yellow card suspensions, Club fines, Club misconduct, warning letters and other general disciplinary queries regarding such should be directed to Phil CASPARI.

CONTACT DETAILS

Head of Operations - Lydia DOWSE 9474 1824 ldowse@footballfedvic.com.au

Tribunal and Disciplinary Manager - Maxwell GRATTON 9474 1815 mgratton@footballfedvic.com.au  
Tribunal and Disciplinary Coordinator - Philip CASPARI 9474 1822 pcaspari@footballfedvic.com.au