1 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 2 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 3 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 4 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 5 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 6 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 7 / 8Photos by Getty Images. 8 / 8Photos by Getty Images. Photos by Getty Images. 1 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 2 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 3 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 4 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 5 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 6 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 7 / 8 Photos by Getty Images. 8 / 8 A history of footy violence Modern professional football's crackdown on the "biff" had to happen. This ain't 1981 anymore ... Home League Galleries A history of footy violence By James Smith Oct 15 2014 4:11PM By James Smith Oct 15 2014 4:11PM Modern professional football's crackdown on the "biff" had to happen. This ain't 1981 anymore ... SHARE Tags: 1981 rugby league grand finaleditorialfeaturesjust inleagueneville brunsneville bruns leigh matthewsnrlnrl sin binnrl sin bin punchpaul gallenpaul gallen nate mylespaul gallen originpaul gallen punchpaul gallen sin bin SHARE Related Articles Feature Story: Moving the Needle The Aussies at The Open Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time? Latest News Preview: The PNG Open 13 Aug 2025 Make that three 2025 titles - Steve Allan strikes again 11 Aug 2025 Burmester claims LIV Golf Chicago in three-way playoff 11 Aug 2025 Most Read James initially unaware of Broncos bust-up 5 Apr 2022 Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi 21 May 2022 Women's State of Origin changes hands after thrilling match 24 Jun 2022 Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns 13 Apr 2022 Share