Solatium
Team Captain
A send off in the 1st 10 minutes in a game, only to be found not guilty, is a suspension itself. In the case of a king hit behind play, I have no problem on a red card.
If I recall send off was originally implemented in the DVFL/NFL on the back of a succession of violent G/Fs in the late 70s/early 80s, in particular Norf V Mont x2 (Warringal Park) and Diamo v Lalor (Vic Park).
We can all cite incidents where overzealous umps have unduly influenced a game and the resultant tribunal hearings have dismissed most of the charges (2008 2nd Semi debacle Mont V Heid a prime example).
Have also witnessed games where strong early intevention from umps has set clear rules of engagement and prevented a potential riot.
May be a case of damned if you do ..............