Leeds Rhinos and St Helens are two of the biggest teams in Super League history, arguably the two biggest given the fact they are two of the most successful clubs in the Super League era and they were among the teams left with Super League disciplinary worries today.
They will again meet in the Betfred Super League and for the first time in 2024 season on Friday night however it is a game that threatens to be tainted before a ball is even kicked in the Betfred Super League clash.
This is because both teams faced major Super League disciplinary concerns ahead of the game. Leeds could lose Jarrod O’Connor after two high tackles and there is a worry about Brodie Croft according to some. Andy Ackers may also miss the game through injury.
As for St Helens, you would have expected Mark Percival’s red card to be followed up by a ban from the game in Super League Round Four game against Salford Red Devils. There was also a potential concern for Alex Walmsley for tripping. This would be harsh as would any Super League disciplinary action against Warrington Wolves’ Matt Dufty for contact with the match official.
Among other concerns ahead of today’s Super League disciplinary were the yellow carded players Jack Ashworth from Hull FC and Rob Butler from London Broncos.
The Ashworth case was sure to cause a stir.
Super League disciplinary charges
The Match Review Panel have released their Super League Disciplinary verdicts. With four players charged by the panel and only two bans handed out in a real change of pace.
Mark Percival and Jack Ashworth were both banned for head on head contact and Grade D offences. Percival received a two match ban and Ashworth three. Both were also fined £250.
Speaking of fines, Wigan Warriors star Luke Thompson was fined as was Jack Murchie as well.
The charges can be seen below:
Mark Percival – St Helens – Head Contact – Grade D – 2 Match Penalty Notice and a £250 Fine
Jack Ashworth -Hull FC – Head Contact – Grade D – 3 Match Penalty Notice and a £250 Fine
Jack Murchie – Huddersfield Giants – Head Contact – Grade B – £250 Fine
Luke Thompson – Wigan Warriors – Dangerous Contact – Grade B – £250 Fine
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Eric Johnson
March 11, 2024 at 3:25 pm
At least the fines will pay for the panels wages, you can’t tackle round the legs, you can’t tackle above the shoulder. Why not just play xxxxxxx tick rugby. It’s getting that silly, I’ve started to support Everton
Beverley
March 11, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Totally agree with you so why is one grade d 3 match ban fined £250.And another the same but only gets 2 match ban bloody disgusting, its because its St Helens. Hull fc you throw the book at them itabout time we got some decent Refs than the ones we got brunch of yes men