Overview
- The former Macarthur FC captain admitted in a Sydney court to facilitating conduct that corrupted betting outcomes during the 2023–24 season.
- Police and court filings describe a scheme to trigger deliberate yellow cards in specific matches, including the December 9, 2023 game against Sydney FC.
- Ex-teammates Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus told the court Dávila organized the plan, with reports indicating he paid them about $10,000 each.
- Investigators say bets tied to the plot generated roughly A$150,000–A$200,000, with wagering activity reported via the Betplay platform and links probed across borders.
- Macarthur FC terminated the players’ contracts and league sanctions were imposed; Dávila remains on bail with weekly reporting to Maroubra police as he awaits sentencing.