It has become apparent to Football NSW that some Clubs are treating trial matches in a manner that is not to
the standard required of State League football, both at senior and youth league levels.
There have been several reports of unsavory incidents over the past two weekends, including all-in brawls, four
or five players being dismissed from the field of play in a single match, abuse of referees, disgraceful behavior
of coaches and managers on benches and unruly spectators.
All Clubs are advised that the following procedures are to be adopted immediately for all trial matches: