THE chaos surrounding the disciplinary system in professional rugby league has shown further signs of abating this week.
This week’s sitting of the Match Review Panel has resulted in just four charges being issued to Super League players, with only one of those carrying a suspension.
Warrington Wolves and Round Five opponents London Broncos do not have any players on the list following their meeting in the capital on Sunday, meaning both sides have a clean bill of disciplinary health ahead of their Challenge Cup sixth-round meeting at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday.
The one ban handed out is for Hull FC prop Franklin Pele, who has been issued with a one-match penalty notice for Grade C dangerous contact after being sin-binned during his side’s defeat to Leigh Leopards.
It means the front-rower has been charged in both of his appearances for the Black and Whites - he was sent off during their Round One defeat to cross-city rivals Hull KR and subsequently banned for three matches.
Three more players – Hull’s Nu Brown, Huddersfield’s Jake Connor and Amir Bourouh of Salford – have all been fined.
Super League Round Five Match Review Panel charges
Amir Bourouh (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Dangerous Contact - £250 Fine
Jake Connor (Huddersfield Giants) – Grade B Striking - £250 Fine
Franklin Pele (Hull FC) – Grade C Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Fa’amanu Brown (Hull FC) – Grade B Dangerous Contact - £250 Fine
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