the national Australian rules footbal league (AFL) here has a system which isnt perfect but i think could be useful in soccer.


a match review panel decided on certain things after the match. i'm not even sure if you can get sent off in Aussie rules but you get reported and can be suspended from play for a certain amount of matches. Its like a hearing where they bring in the player to defend himself, the opposition players etc and review footage.


there is a points based systen for working out punishment ie first offence vs serial offender or early guilty plea can reduce your punishment etc


the panel is made up of ex-players/coaches and refs


something like that could be done in soccer i reckon

 

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