After a long and thorough process Football Far North Coast advise that the disciplinary hearings into the events surrounding the Premier League Grand Finals in late September have all but concluded. 

Italo Stars FC along with players and spectators have been provided the opportunity to present their case and FFNC is satisfied that natural justice has been provided to all those accused and FFNC Disciplinary Procedures have been followed. 

Penalties on player/spectators of a life ban and a 5 year ban were issued and have been accepted. Players charged with offences have resulted in a 15 match ban plus suspended sentences for twelve months while the other case remains outstanding due to the lodgment of an appeal. This case will be heard shortly 

Stars Football Club also did not escape with a range of penalties being imposed including fines of $330 and the loss of 3 home fixtures and suspended sentences for a twelve month period including further potential fines and the loss of 6 home fixtures. The Premier League team has also been severely penalized including the loss of 9 competition points, meaning they will start the season on negative 9 points. 

In reaching the determination the FFNC Disciplinary Panel took into account all relevant impacts of the penalty originally determined by FFNC and broadened their approach to ensure the objects of FFNC and Italo Stars FC were retained. 

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