The FFA don't want to take points off any club, but they mean to show that if pushed, they will.

A line has to be drawn somewhere in the proverbial sand. I'm certain that if implemented correctly and swiftly, this threat of taking points off clubs will have the desired effect.

Puts me to mind of the old "count to 3" trick used with kids. They either listen, or they get a smacked ass. It's worked for generations, why not for childish football "fans"?