7 JANUARY 2026

Report: Scott Hammet

WD2, JBFC v SDFC

Charges: 22.2.2 (a) (bb) engaging in any other act of misconduct or serious misconduct. 

Details of Incident:

• During the third quarter of the Jabiru Bombers v Southern Districts Women’s Division 2 match, Southern Districts (male) water runner, Scott Hammet, approached Jabiru Bombers Player #31, Lori Niven, following an on-field incident.

• As Ms Niven was leaving the playing field, the water runner: Approached her aggressively within the playing arena, making physical contact. Verbally abused her, calling her a ‘fuckwit’ and referencing his daughter’s age (“she’s only fucking 16”).

• The incident was witnessed by players and officials from both teams and was subsequently reported through a Notice of Complaint, Multiple Incident Reports and Witness statements from Jabiru players and officials, including Polly McArthur and Melinda Phillips.

Offer 3 to 2

Tribunal outcome - Guilty, 3 matches

Club Referral: Chloe Saultry

WPL, DBFC v NTFC

Charge: 22.2.2 (v) intentionally or carelessly engaging in rough conduct against an opponent

Details of Incident: Bianca Stokes laid a tackle on #6 Chloe Sultry, in the process of being tackled Chloe has swung her elbow and made forceful contact to Bianca Stokes’ face. Bianca drops to the ground clutching her face. She remained on the ground and needed assistance to be supported off the ground. She was seen by St Johns ambulance on the sidelines and was taken to hospital (not via ambulance) after she suffered from nausea and vomiting. She has a cut to her face below her eye.

Offer 3 to 2

Tribunal outcome Not Guilty