Well it doesn't reflect well on the Raiders management that either they weren't aware of what was in their own lease agreement for the stadium; or that they thought they could just disregard it altogether.
Why do you think they weren't aware of it?
Of course the club was aware of it.
Christ, i was aware of it, the potential for this fine has been reported by the CT a number of times.
They took the game to Wagga anyway probably hoping it wouldnt be enforced but probably expecting it would be. They are in the middle of trying to renegotiate the lease agreement, because the Raiders (and brumbies btw) are being given a very raw deal given the money being offered up for the AFL to bring 3 games here.
The fine hasn't surprising anyone. The club wants a better deal, showing the ACT GOV they have other viable options to play games is all just part of the deal.