Super League club receive disappointing verdict after SECOND appeal

This week Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and especially Salford Red Devils players were in trouble with the Match Review Panel.

14 players were handed charges which included stars like Bevan French, David Fusitu’a and others many of whom avoided bans instead being fined or avoiding punishment all together.

However, six players were banned including three Salford Red Devils players which prompted the club to appeal four charges last night.

As Castleford Tigers failed to appeal Jacob Miller’s appeal, the Red Devils won three of their four appeals but failed to appeal Kallum Watkins’ which is why the club appealed the decision tonight.

This was unsuccessful.

Earlier the club made the following statement:

“Following yesterday’s Tribunal, we can confirm that the club is appealing the rejected challenge on Kallum Watkins’ Grade B ‘High Tackle’.

“The 32-year-old was handed a one-match ban on Monday and yesterday’s challenge to the grading was rejected.

“Although, it was not found to be frivolous – meaning the one-match suspension and £500 fine imposed by the Match Review Panel both currently stand.”

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