Sanction for drinking alcohol on field

[Murri O]

This story made me wonder what would happen in football if this was repeated.

‘Enjoy the game’: Darwin footballer suspended after midgame beer

Local footy player banned over midgame beer

www.foxsports.com.au

I do remember one clip where a player celebrating a goal caught a beer and had a mouthful. From memory there was no action taken.

Sanction for during the game where there is no stoppage?

Sanction for during the game during a stoppage?

 

[Murri O]

And another.

 

[es1]

Surely it would reduce his playing ability, I see no reason to get involved

 

[JamesL]

The only way I can see any sanction would be a caution for goal celebration of done after a goal but am stretching....
You dont know the Contents for all you know its bud zero (other zero alcohol brands available.)

Other than that, what law is contravened?

In summary, no sanction.

 

[OIREF!]

For the examples described I see no reason for sanction.

 

[Tealeaf]

Ban Sunday league first…

This is one for leagues, and FAs/sanctioning bodies to deal with.

 

[one]

This context may be relevant. As far as I know all local governments ban drinking of alcohol in football parks here. Many competition rules also specifically ban the same Clubs or entire teams are sanctioned if they do so, even after the game.

Further context "The Northern Territory (NT) has the highest levels of alcohol consumption and harms in Australia. Since the creation of the NT Liquor Act 1978, which came into effect in 1979, numerous legislated alcohol policies have been introduced to attempt to address these harms."

A historical overview of legislated alcohol policy in the Northern Territory of Australia: 1979–2021 - BMC Public Health

Background The Northern Territory (NT) has the highest levels of alcohol consumption and harms in Australia. Since the creation of the NT Liquor Act 1978, which came into effect in 1979, numerous legislated alcohol policies have been introduced to attempt to address these harms. We present a...

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