Rules Quiz

A warning is given to the infringing player (though in serious cases, the umpire could suspend or order the player off).

This is described in Rule 19.7.

Rule 19.7

A player must not act in any way that may add hostility to a match or is contrary to accepted standards of good sporting conduct and to the integrity or image of the game.

Game management action: Penalty pass where the infringement occurred and the player is either given a warning or suspended. In a serious case the umpire will order the player off.

Terminology: Specific description of unsporting behaviour (retaliation, abusive behaviour, actions contrary to good sporting behaviour).

Rule 19.9

Abusive behaviour: A player must not use any offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures towards anyone in the playing enclosure.