Verdict given on Leigh Leopards star after tribunal over Grade F charge

Leigh Leopards star Tom Amone has been found not guilty of his Grade F unacceptable language charge.

The Leopards released the following statement on Twitter:

“OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Leigh’s Tom Amone, who was referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using Unacceptable Language, was found not guilty. The definition of ‘Unacceptable Language’ is stated on page 8 of the RFL’s Operational Rules.”

The other player involved in the situation who was shown a red card during Ben Currie’s testimonial between the two, Josh McGuire, has been slapped with a six match ban and a £1000 fine.

The RFL released the following statement:

“Warrington Wolves’ Josh McGuire has been found guilty of using Unacceptable Language (disability discrimination) towards an opponent during his side’s recent pre-season game against Leigh Leopards at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

“McGuire was dismissed during the match and referred to tribunal on a Grade F charge carrying a minimum six-match suspension. He is also fined £1,000 and required to undertake mandatory education.

“Leigh’s Taealoaloa ‘Tom’ Amone, who was also referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using Unacceptable Language, was found not guilty.

“The definition of ‘Unacceptable Language’ is stated on page 8 of the RFL’s Operational Rules 2023,  associated grading guidelines are set out on page 332 and sentencing guidelines on page 336.”