Leigh Leopards star Tom Amone has been found not guilty of his Grade F unacceptable language charge.
The Leopards released the following statement on Twitter:
“OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Leigh’s Tom Amone, who was referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using Unacceptable Language, was found not guilty. The definition of ‘Unacceptable Language’ is stated on page 8 of the RFL’s Operational Rules.”
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Leigh’s Tom Amone, who was referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using Unacceptable Language, was found not guilty.
*The definition of ‘Unacceptable Language’ is stated on page 8 of the RFL’s Operational Rules. pic.twitter.com/EGoXqgWmXJ— Leigh Leopards (@LeighLeopardsRL) February 14, 2023
The other player involved in the situation who was shown a red card during Ben Currie’s testimonial between the two, Josh McGuire, has been slapped with a six match ban and a £1000 fine.
The RFL released the following statement:
“Warrington Wolves’ Josh McGuire has been found guilty of using Unacceptable Language (disability discrimination) towards an opponent during his side’s recent pre-season game against Leigh Leopards at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
“McGuire was dismissed during the match and referred to tribunal on a Grade F charge carrying a minimum six-match suspension. He is also fined £1,000 and required to undertake mandatory education.
“Leigh’s Taealoaloa ‘Tom’ Amone, who was also referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using Unacceptable Language, was found not guilty.
“The definition of ‘Unacceptable Language’ is stated on page 8 of the RFL’s Operational Rules 2023, associated grading guidelines are set out on page 332 and sentencing guidelines on page 336.”
