There was always a suspicion that Round Three of Super League could be the Round that yields the most bans.
This was because of the feisty affairs that were served up during the week.
The big talking points came out of the St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos clash.
The game saw three St Helens players spend time off the field with Curtis Sironen and Sione Mata’utia yellow carded.
Meanwhile, Konrad Hurrell was shown a red but that wasn’t where the controversy ended.
Sam Walters was accused by man of a shoulder charge and he been found guilty of the offence despite it being overlooked during the game.
He will receive a £250 fine and will be available to take on Wakefield Trinity.
The trio of Saints stars aren’t so lucky.
Meanwhile, Hull KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall could face a long stretch on the sidelines for making contact with a player who could be injured during the clash with Leigh Leopards. This is Grade E.
All in all, 11 players have been charged, four banned, one set for tribunal and five fined.
Sam Eseh was cautioned on debut for Wakefield Trinity.
Following the latest round of Betfred Super League fixtures, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:
Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Hull KR)- Grade E Unnecessary contact with Player who is or maybe injured – Refer to Tribunal
Ben Reynolds (Leigh Leopards) – Grade D Dangerous Contact – 2 Match Penalty Notice and £250 fine
Sione Matautia (St Helens) – Grade C Dangerous Contact – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Konrad Hurrell (St Helens) – Grade C Strikes – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Curtis Sironen (St Helens) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Sam Walters (Leeds Rhinos) – Grade B Shoulder Charge – £250 fine
Sauaso Sue (Hull KR) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – £250 fine
Jordan Crowther (Wakefield Trinity) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – £250 fine
Liam Watts (Castleford Tigers) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – £250 fine
Edwin Ipape (Leigh Leopards) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – £250 fine
Tyler Dupree (Salford Red Devils) – Grade A High Tackle – No further action
The following player has received a caution:
Sam Eseh (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous Contact
Here is every player banned and Why:
Ben Reynolds:
Dangerous Contact – A defending player makes contact with an opponent after the ball has
been released by an opponent in a vulnerable position which causes flexion to the head,
neck or spinal column on an attacking player, which poses an unacceptable risk of injury to
that player.
Sione Mata’utia:
Dangerous Contact – Dangerous Contact – A defending player makes contact with an
opponent after the ball has been released by an opponent in a vulnerable position which
causes flexion to the head, neck or spinal column on an attacking player, which poses an
unacceptable risk of injury to that player.
Curtis Sironen:
Dangerous Contact – Dangerous Contact – A defending player makes contact with an
opponent after the ball has been released by an opponent in a vulnerable position which
causes flexion to the head, neck or spinal column on an attacking player, which poses an
unacceptable risk of injury to that player.
Konrad Hurrell:
Strikes – Strikes with hand, arm or shoulder – reckless
Shaun Kenny-Dowall could face a ban for:
Behaves in any way contrary to the true spirit of the game (includes Dangerous Contact).
Makes unnecessary contact with a Player who is or may be injured.