Frankston Dolphins Football Club faces dual probes into alleged fraud, toxic culture

for those with a subscription to the Herald-Sun, some concerning headlines for Frankston IF the story is true 

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/…

UpTheDolphins Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 18:49

Just got done with the article. 

Given that there are active investigations going on I probably won't be saying much about it (not that I know a lot) but needless to say I'm shaken to find out it was this serious.

Wally from Wil… Topic starter Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 19:40

In reply to by UpTheDolphins

yes, very worrying at any time but on the eve of the season it's a real concern - players and sponsors could be scared away with startling headlines like that 

UpTheDolphins Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 19:49

Agreed. I'm extremely concerned to find out that both the police and WorkSafe are involved. Given how late the club has been in holding its AGM, I suspect (or at least I hope) that a general meeting will be organised soon and members will be offered some explanation and that whatever key positions are now vacant can be filled before the season begins. 

aj9172 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 20:57

I can't comment right now. I fear I understand quite a bit of what's going on here, but have no direct knowledge and speculation would be dangerous. I promise this much though, our club has no issues with misogyny, and we are not a "toxic" culture at all. Footy clubs are made up of humans, and humans make mistakes at times. We're gonna stick together and move through this and be a better club for it. 

Pimentver Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 21:33

Let’s see what happens plenty of football clubs get in bad situations and come out of it fine just look at port and the cfmeu debacle

MegaA Sun, 1 Feb 2026 - 13:18

Can't see the article - does anybody know if any other media outlet has posted this story ?

MegaA Sun, 1 Feb 2026 - 14:19

Read it soon after on reddit, thanks anyway.I like Frankston as a club and hope it's all a media blow up