Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and St Helens stars landed themselves in hot water with the match review panel.
14 players were charged and six players were banned but half of these suspensions went to play off chasing Salford Red Devils.
The Red Devils have lost Oliver Partington to a ban alongside skipper Kallum Watkins and King Vuniyayawa.
The former Leeds prop was hit with two bans and fans are not impressed with the treatment of the Red Devils.
That Wigan Salford game was played thoroughly in a good nature. Possibly the high tackle on French which was a lazy arm, yellow card at the very worse. Now we have bans and fines thrown about as if they’re going out of fashion.
This panel constantly bringing the game down.— Mark (@MarkGib150984) September 4, 2023
Cullen and his fellow witches need to put the spoons down. Ridiculous to spend so much time trying desperately to find things to ban people for. Six charges and four bans for Salford? Absolutely nothing in that game to warrant that. Turn it in lads, massively damaging the sport.
— Saddened! (@rlfansSaddened) September 4, 2023
MRP undermining the refs. Not really giving them your help. Abuse on Twitter and you’re making it worse
— Dawn Owen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@yicker) September 4, 2023
Honestly anyone who watched that salford wigan game would not say there were 4 bans salford. Maybe the king one on French that's it
— Ben wheeler (@Benwheeler_10) September 4, 2023
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None of incidents committed by Salford players against Wigan anywhere near deserved additional punishment. Stop unnecessarily throwing punishments and vilifying players with careers, reputations and finances to protect. https://t.co/ZU34AkWywx
— Alex Tyrer Graham (@AlexG6) September 4, 2023
I don’t think any of the things Salford have been cited for were worthy of being punished beyond what they were during the game. Why does Rugby League go back and scrutinise every game to hand out punishments? This to me is saying the Disciplinary think Kendall got a lot wrong. https://t.co/CNQSUfuvAX
— Michael Lavelle (@mikelavelle93) September 4, 2023
Salford Red Devils are battling with Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves and Hull KR for a spot in the play offs.
They lost ground on Warrington and Hull KK last week when they lost to Wigan Warriors with the Wolves and Robins winning moving two points clear.
Following the latest round of Betfred Super League & Betfred League One fixtures, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:
Bevan French (Wigan Warriors) – Grade B Dangerous Throw – £250 Fine
Oliver Partington (Salford Red Devils) – Grade A Dangerous Throw – £250 Fine
Oliver Partington (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Ryan Brierley (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – £250 Fine
Kallum Watkins (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice
King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice
King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable
George Williams (Warrington Wolves) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable
Jacob Miller (Castleford Tigers) – Grade C Dangerous Throw – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Jake Clifford (Hull FC) – Grade C Other Contrary Behaviour – 1 Match Penalty Notice
David Fusitu’a (Leeds Rhinos) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable
Konrad Hurrell (St Helens) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Eddie Battye (Wakefield Trinity) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable
Moses Mbye (St Helens) – Grade A Contact with Match Official – Not Applicable
Lewis Dodd (St Helens) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – £250 Fine
Gregg McNally (Oldham) – Grade B Trip – £40 Fine
The following players have received a caution:
David Fusitu’a (Leeds Rhinos) – Raising knee in tackle
Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors) – Dangerous Throw