The match review panel has seen Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC, Castleford Tigers and Leigh Leopards stars in hot water.
12 players have been charged from Super League and League One with four players banned.
Three of these bans went to Super League stars with Liam Horne, Liam Watts and Kaide Ellis all banned for next week.
Horne and Watts’ bans were picked up against St Helens which was a difficult game for the panel to review with St Helens players cited 11 times with only one player charged with Joe Batchelor fined.
Some may question how they all avoided bans but this is an example of the system working as it highlights actions that are close to bans so that players can avoid them but on this occasion there is no need for suspension.
Below is a breakdown of why Saints’ stars avoided bans.
Morgan Knowles, Late Contact on Kicker, NFA
‘Player is late but tackles opponent to ground. Footage is inconclusive as to any flexion to the head or neck of the opponent.’
Sione Mata’utia, Dangerous Contact, NFA
‘Player drops body onto the ground but does not apply pressure to the legs of the opponent.’
George Delaney, High Tackle, NFA
‘Opponent is dropped by low tackle from player’s teammate and falls into players chest.’
George Delaney, Promotion of shoulder by ball carrier, NFA
‘Player turns back into opponent carrying the ball but does not promote shoulder into the opponent.’
Joe Batchelor, Late Contact on Passer, NFA
‘Player pushes opponent after ball has been released. Contact is minimal.’
Joe Batchelor, Dangerous Contact, Charge – £250 Fine
‘Law 15.1 (i)
Dangerous Contact – Defender uses any part of their body forcefully to twist, bend or otherwise apply pressure to the limb or limbs of an opposing player in a way that involves an unacceptable risk of injury to that player.
Grade B’
Jack Welsby, High Tackle, NFA
‘Player makes initial contact with the shoulder and rides up into the neck.’
Tommy Makinson, Late Contact on Passer, NFA
‘Player is late however legitimately goes into tackle opponent and makes minimal contact when the ball is released.’
Tommy Makinson, Off the ball contact, NFA
‘Player tackles opponent who does not have the ball but contact is minimal.’
Sam Royle, Professional Foul, NFA
‘Player slows down the ruck close to the try line. Professional foul.’
Moses Mbye, Late Contact on Passer, NFA
‘Player pushes opponent after ball is released. Contact is minimal.’
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