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The AFL has fined the Geelong Football Club $77,500 following an extensive audit that cleared the club of salary cap breaches but found several administrative reporting failures involving third-party arrangements.

The Extended Audit, covering the period from 2019 to 2024, was initiated after potential compliance issues were identified during a 2024 general audit. It focused on whether Geelong had complied with AFL Rules relating to the Total Player Payment (TPP) Limit and the Football Department Expenditure (Soft Cap) Limit.

Conducted with support from EY Australia, the audit reviewed extensive documentation and included interviews with club staff, associates and external parties. It was overseen by the AFL’s General Counsel, General Manager of Clubs and Scheduling

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