Just wanted to have all 5 recent blog entries be about fouling. I guess I may as well put my two cents in about the subject :)

I've heard people say "get the ref" is overpowered, broken, horrible, etc. There is some truth to this, and many of us love it :) However, if you're not a fouler and don't like this kickoff result, there are a few things you can do to counter it:
1. Win more, and gain FF. The higher your FF, the less likely that teams will GTR on you.
2. Improve your positioning so that important players are harder to knock down and foul.
3. Foul back. The eye won't be on you, and you may be able to do some damage yourself.

There are non fouling leagues you can join and enjoy if you don't foul, so yes, there is a place for your playing style, but like Plorg said in his entry, that is a private house rule and should not be expected in areas where all rules are being used eg ranked, faction.