League News | The McDonalds Maryborough Castlemaine District FNL in 2023 will trial a White Card that will be used to improve and enhance gameday behaviours and expectations for players, officials, volunteers and supporters.
Following isolated instances in 2022 of behaviour that does not meet codes of conduct or expectations, in a proactive stance, the MCDFNL have adapted a system utilised by AFL Queensland that puts the onus on coaches to model and support these codes of conduct that ensures football is enjoyable and safe for all.
In conjunction with the BFUA, the White Card trial will allow three warnings to be provided for behaviours that do not meet expectations, each warning having various sanctions.
