I've been saying that since the video reviews come in, Gumnut. But the AFL let it roll, by dishing out millions in fines each year to players who are well overpaid, meanwhile the players we turn up to watch are bashed out of the game by R16.
Edit, Yes, fine Shane, but using Gaff v Brayshaw as an extreme example, or any of the rough "niggle" that is dished out these days, players used to be discouraged by the fact that they would be sorry for pushing the rules, pre-video review. I agree with Brereton, if they had to cop back what they are dishing out, with a bit extra as disincentive, we would see less of it. But the AFL is focused on making sure no-one retaliates for this stuff, so the perp gets away with it and the player sticking up for his teammate cops time.