Nonetheless , in the absence Presence of Geoffrey Boycott , the batting was again broadly unable to withstand Defending the pace-bowling partnership of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson , with swing bowler Max Walker providing Supply admirable support ; the trio shared Getting 51 wickets in the four Tests .

Following regulatory and administrative investigations Criminal_investigation , criminal trials and a subsequent appeal , on 15 December 2014 Craig Thomson , a former national secretary of the HSU and a former Labor politician , was found guilty in the Victorian County Court of thirteen charges of theft , and later convicted Legality and fined Judgment_communication 25,000 .

His conviction followed an appeal Request against a conviction and sentence in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 25 March 2014 when Thomson was found guilty of 65 charges of fraud and theft for using Using Health Services Union funds for personal benefit ; and sentenced Legal_rulings to twelve months imprisonment , with nine months suspended over two years .

Thomson was initially released Releasing on bail ; and the conviction and sentence subsequently overturned Change on appeal .