Tim Simona to face further charges from NRL
FRESH allegations being levelled at Wests Tigers star Tim Simona have been described as “incredible” if proven to be true.
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The NRL is investigating Tim Simona’s dealing with a charity and whether he failed to forward it money raised from auction items.
The 26-year-old is already facing a possible life ban over alleged gambling offences and has been stood down indefinitely.
The Wests Tigers centre this week faced the NRL integrity unit to respond to the charges after being handed a notice to cancel his registration.
During his interview he was also questioned about his dealings with a charity. An NRL spokesman said he was questioned about several social media posts relating to jerseys he was putting up for auction for the charity.
He is facing scrutiny over whether the money was delivered to the charity. The NRL integrity unit has’t handed down its verdict and Simona is facing the prospect of being rubbed out of the game indefinitely.
On the Triple M Grill Team on Thursday, Mark Geyer said if the allegations were proven to be true, it was “reprehensible” behaviour from Simona. Matthew Johns also weighed in on the seriousness of the accusations.
“If someone’s selling a Mitchell Pearce Roosters jersey for instance you might pay $500, but if they say the money is going to a certain charity you care about you might pay up to $5000,” Johns said.
“The thought that someone is pocketing any of that money, let alone all of it is incredible,” Gus Worland added.
He has reportedly been accused of placing small bets on opposition players.
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has maintained the game must take a strong stance on betting violations and match fixing.
Channel Nine revealed that the NRL has asked Simona for details on the relationship between himself and the charity and want some transperancy on the trail of funds.
“The spotlight will be turned onto Tim Simona’s relationship with at least one charity,” Weidler revealed on Nine News.
“Simona has been auctioning off items such as jumpers and boots with a view to raising money. But he is now being grilled by the NRL for his activities.
“More specifically about where the money raised from the items is going.”
It’s understood the NRL has grave concerns whether all the money has made its way to the charity.
Nine has sought comment from each charity, but those attempts were not returned.
It’s believed the latest details will further strengthen the NRL’s case against Simona and Weilder revealed he is expected to receive an ‘indefinite’ ban from the game.
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