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Hi I'm a referee with 3 years experience - but I've also had 6 years out of the game since then. I've now qualified as a Level 1 ref again, and can't wait for the first game of the season next weekend! I do feel like being a New Zealander gives me a certain special status on this forum...

First of all, "can only be sent off for an offence punishable by a direct free kick" is clearly NOT the letter of the law. Obvious examples include violent conduct which does not constitute a DFK offence, or OFFINABUS. This is also very clear from the clause mandating IDFKs for any offence, not...