The 'unofficial players code of conduct' is a bit of a joke.
In effect it is just a tool for the cowards who commit thug acts on the field to hide behind. They're happy to whack a bloke when he's not looking, but then want the same bloke to stand up for them to save them weeks. It's a joke.
I'm not advocating giving up a bloke for the average one or two week charge/strike if they're a touch late to a contest, or a bit of a jumper punch, etc. But the complete dog act, king-hit when the ball is up the other end is deadset pathetic. I reckon the victims should help the weak fcuks get as many weeks as they can, and then go after them in a civil proceeding if they're out of pocket for medical bills, time off work, etc.
That's one of the main problems with DV footy these days - too many tossers who think that sort of sh|t is "part of the game".