In every other leagues besides the AFL you can be given a yellow and red card if the umpire deems it necessary. Every league has different reasons why a card will be given out but basically if your carrying on and are a disturbance to the game, it is in the best interest for you to be given one.
You can be given a card if
- You are reported by an umpire
- continually argue or abuse an umpire
- fighting and rough play
Consequences of receiving a card
A yellow card is the first offense and usually means you spend time off the field and are replaced by a team mate. However if you do something to warrant another card, you will be given a red card which means you cannot play the game and you have a date with the tribunal. The team cannot replace you for a period of time as well.
As you can see receiving a card yellow or red can really disrupt and penalise the team. If you play honest and clean, you will not need to worry about this rule.
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March 31st, 2008 at 10:36 am
Red and Yellow cards is quite a contentious issue. What are peoples opinion on them? I have myself never received one but I do know that it really hurts the team of who receives a card.
I tend to think however that it only causes the rift between players and umpires.
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