Fans have reacted after the RFL have confirmed Hull FC man Brad Fash will not face Super League disciplinary action.
Images online appeared to show him holding the testicles of Hull KR’s Elliot Minchella in one of their multiple skirmishes during the Hull derby on Saturday, and Minchella suggested that this had been the case,].
However, he won’t face action from the RFL, who confirmed: “The MRP studied footage of an incident involving Brad Fash of Hull FC and Elliot Minchella of Hull KR in Saturday’s fixture.
“This incident had not been reported to the match officials. Without any substantiating evidence, the MRP determined that the available footage was insufficient to charge for any reckless / intentional contact.”
Therefore, he completely escapes punishment for now.
However, teammate Denive Balmforth, who was also sin-binned during the game, has been given a £250 fine for late contact on the passer.
Elsewhere, Huddersfield duo Sam Hewitt and Andre Savelio received two-match bans, and Edwin Ipape of Leigh will miss one.
Adam Keighran will miss a game for a Grade B Dangerous Throw/Lift.
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“Least they have something to celebrate” – Fans react as Brad Fash escapes ban
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Hull FC fans were quick to give their thoughts on Elliot Minchella after the decision, making up their own names for him:
The fake hard man lies again. Imagine. https://t.co/7djnnol98n
— Karl (@kb_hull) July 15, 2024
Fook you WingeChella bet there’s no apology again like last time either. Carry on diving and feigning injury.. what a leader #thegift #since1985 https://t.co/ZHoUdITvBg
— ⚫️⚪️Barmy Army (@stevelines47Hfc) July 15, 2024
However, with the image of the alleged incident seeming to be pretty damning, Hull KR fans were not impressed.
Joke again the pictures are out they
— Matthew Lane (@Matthew97890402) July 15, 2024
‘insufficient’ 🤦♂️
Oh well at least it gives that lot something to celebrate. https://t.co/2uO5Geo9HG pic.twitter.com/M2oKYMFP2b
— The 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗱 (@Robin_Pod) July 15, 2024
Fash’s lack of punishment means none of the four players sin-binned during the game have received bans.
