No way he will do jail time, especially since the story is that they only did it once, which works well for all interested parties (i.e , it doesn't open a massive can of worms).
He will probably get a light conviction but won't serve, especially being the only caregiver to his son etc.
He will probably get a light conviction but won't serve, especially being the only caregiver to his son etc.
The statements are that Lewis and Baccus only did it once.
But Davila? Don't think I have read any statements by his lawyer. Ulises was the ring leader, but he may have initially been getting paid $10K for dodgy yellows solo, before then looking to bring in others.
You read the below article and it appears Lewis offended in the one game verus SFC. But the article also talks about Macarthur games (plural) where NSW Police suspect this spot fixing occurred.
Davila's crime(s) are more serious. I can see him getting gaol time. It's not uncommon at all in Latino culture for the grandparents or extended family to basically raise children. His son will be well cared for if he does have to do time.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360835948/how-all-white-clayton-lewis-became-embroiled-australian-footballs-biggest-spot-fixing-scandal
Influenceable
In sporting parlance, Lewis was a last minute ring-in to the scheme that would have long-lasting implications for his career. He was never supposed to be a part of it.
The Crown case alleges the 'point man' of the scheme was Ulises Davila - the captain of the Macarthur team and one of the A-League's most respected players, having in 2022 led the Bulls to a title just months after the death of his wife.
Court documents reveal Davila was in contact with a 'controller' - an organised crime figure in South America - who requested the player arrange for "certain events to occur within games to permit illegal gambling".