The rest of the world seems to be getting past this kind of crap, but not Australia, apparently.
UPDATE (14/05/26)
And now the Sydney Football Club has had an attack of the vapours. The loathsome sanctimony of everybody on this idiotic beat-up beggars belief.
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The best comment: “I certainly know that the game is not that hard,” he said after the Demons’ win over Richmond on Thursday night. LOL!
Here in the UK, it all depends on context, at least this is what the law says.
Swearing on a football pitch in the UK is punishable, but it is not automatically a yellow or red card. Whether it is punished depends heavily on the context, volume, and recipient of the language, with referees using discretion to determine if the language is “offensive, insulting, or abusive”.
Swearing is generally tolerated by referees in the following scenarios, as long as it does not break the thresholds of being offensive or abusive:
Outbursts of Frustration: A player swearing to themselves or at the air after missing a goal or committing a mistake is usually allowed, provided it is not excessively loud or persistent.
Communication with Teammates: Casual swearing (“Pass the f***ing ball”, “Get up”) used to motivate or instruct teammates is frequently overlooked in high-intensity moments.
“Heat of the Moment”: A momentary exclamation during a difficult challenge is often treated with “common sense,” especially in higher-level football, where the atmosphere is intense, provided it is not targeting anyone.