Australian netballer Sarah Klau has been sanctioned by the sport's governing body after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the charges before the Commonwealth Games.
In a statement, Netball Australia said it took into consideration Klau's "individual circumstances and her otherwise exemplary personal history", as well as her apology to the victim and venue, but the seriousness of the charge and breach of standards warranted formal disciplinary action.
Klau fronted Sydney's Downing Centre Courthouse in early September facing a common assault charge from June 7, when she allegedly kicked a security guard in the back outside a pub.
Following the investigation, Netball Australia would not disclose the timeline of events but confirmed it did not find out about the incident until she returned home and before the court appearance on September 3.
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Australian netballer Sarah Klau has been sanctioned by the sport's governing body after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the charges before the Commonwealth Games.
Following an investigation into the incident over the past couple of weeks, Netball Australia has handed Klau a $5,000 fine and a two-game ban that is suspended for 12 months.
Klau breached the sport's code of conduct by failing to behave in a professional manner while in public and engaging in conduct that could bring the game into disrepute.
In a statement, Netball Australia said it took into consideration Klau's "individual circumstances and her otherwise exemplary personal history", as well as her apology to the victim and venue, but the seriousness of the charge and breach of standards warranted formal disciplinary action.
The Australian squad set to face New Zealand in a four-game bilateral series in October will be announced in the coming days.
Klau fronted Sydney's Downing Centre Courthouse in early September facing a common assault charge from June 7, when she allegedly kicked a security guard in the back outside a pub.
The charges were laid five weeks after the incident, right before Klau left with the national team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Diamonds won bronze after defeating England 68-50 in the medal matches.
Following the investigation, Netball Australia would not disclose the timeline of events but confirmed it did not find out about the incident until she returned home and before the court appearance on September 3.
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