Ex-AFL umpire to stand trial over alleged Brownlow fraud (opens original article in a new tab)

A former AFL umpire and two others will stand trial for allegedly leaking confidential Brownlow Medal voting information to place illegal bets, with the court ruling that the alleged actions affected betting outcomes.

• Former AFL umpire Michael Pell and two others face trial for alleged Brownlow fraud
• Magistrate ruled that leaking confidential votes affected betting outcomes, rejecting defense arguments
• Charges relate to $300,000 in bets using inside information about Brownlow votes