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 Gallery: 2026 Melbourne Supersprint 13 Mar 2026 Gallery: 2026 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 9 Mar 2026 HOT SHOT: Max's wild moment 7 Mar 2026 Most Read James initially unaware of Broncos bust-up 5 Apr 2022 Tedesco's warning to Roosters' NRL rivals 7 Mar 2022 Put fans first says former rugby star 16 Apr 2020 The Raging Bull’s year in exile 23 Jul 2018 Share