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RE: Does The AFL Tribunal's Schedule of Fines Need Reviewing?
I always thought that the player's wage was a factor in determining the amount of fine.
In addition, different infringements and severity of those infringements should also play a part in determining what the fine is
Currently the wage is not a factor. The incident is, as well as the history of the player, but if Scott Pendlebury and Darcy Moore were both before the tribunal for the same first offence, they could expect the same fine, which would be much harsher on Moore
yeah, on the surface that is ridiculous, but it is indicative of the rest of life.
If i run a red light I get a $396 fine.
If James Packer runs a red light, he also gets a $396 fine.
i guess that's why we have a demerit points system for drivers too. AFL turfed a similar system a while ago, trying to simplify the process.
This is true, but the AFL take great pride in running a very controlled environment.
And I also suspect lawmakers would love to be able to issue fines on a sliding scale based on income.