Clarification Please

[Geoff]

Brad Greens headbutt on Ryan ended in a report. Shouldn't have Crowley been awarded a 50m penalty as well due to the report? This would have meant he would have kicked from the goal rather than that acute angle? Just Wondering?

 

[bfff]

I think the rule is if reported no 50, just a free kick.

 

[docker_johnno]

Rule has recently been changed.

If the player had a mark or free kick then it would 50 = one penalty.

Crowley did not have a mark or free kick so he was awarded a free kick = one penalty.

 

[4th Tier]

Its now seen as, if Green didnt get suspended and at the time a 50 metre penatly was given, he is getting penalised for something that wasnt worthy of a report.

So now when reports are made, 50 metres arent meant to be given, in case the report wasnt necessary.

Thats how it is in the WAFL, so i gather the AFL would be very similar as the WAFL rules are taken from the AFL