Five Super League stars have been charged by the disciplinary before Super League Round One.
This is a blow for the two clubs who have had players banned before Round One. This included Huddersfield Giants.
For the third week in a row, Huddersfield have had a man suspended. The Giants have seen skipper Luke Yates has been hit with a multi-game ban.
There is some confusion however. The official disciplinary states that he has been banned for two games whilst the minutes state he has been banned for three games.
Meanwhile, Salford Red Devils star King Vuniyayawa has been hit with a ban for dangerous contact. He will miss the game against former club Leeds Rhinos as it stands.
Warrington Wolves duo Connor Wrench and Brad Dwyer as well as Salford’s Finley Yates have avoided bans for Head Contact.
Former Warrington man Greg Minikin has been hit with a two game ban for a dangerous throw.
Super League stars included in disciplinary
Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com – 08/04/2023 – Rugby League – Betfred Super League Round 8 – Leigh Leopards v Salford Red Devils – Leigh Sports Village, Leigh , England – Salford’s King Vuniyayawa being tackled by Leigh
Following the latest round of pre-season fixtures and AB Sundecks 1895 Cup games, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:
Connor Wrench (Warrington Wolves) – Grade D Head Contact – N/A
Brad Dwyer (Warrington Wolves) – Grade B Head Contact – N/A
Finley Yates (Salford Red Devils) – Grade C Head Contact – N/A
King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Greg Minikin (Featherstone Rovers) – Grade D Dangerous Throw/Lift – 2 Match Penalty Notice and £125 Fine
Luke Yates (Huddersfield Giants) – Grade D Dangerous Throw/Lift – 2 Match Penalty Notice and £250 Fine
Sam Smeaton (Doncaster) – Grade B Head Contact – £125 Fine
Evan Hodgson (Sheffield Eagles) – Grade B Head Contact – £125 Fine
Ronan Dixon (Dewsbury Rams) – Grade C Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Ryan Johnston (Barrow Raiders) – Grade B Disputes Decision – £125 Fine
This comes after Leeds Rhinos youngster Joe Diskin was banned for three games after a tribunal on February 6th.
The young man was banned due to contact with the head ahead of the new Super League season meaning he will miss reserves and academy games.
