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16 May 2023

Disciplinary Tribunal: Matty Lees

Disciplinary Tribunal: Matty Lees

Matty Lees has been banned for two matches following today’s independent tribunal. 

The St Helens forward pled guilty to a Grade D charge of a reckless, off the ball strike on a Salford Red Devils opponent during the first half of Saturday’s Betfred Super League. 

A number of players have also been punished for their roles in a brawl during a recent Academy fixture between Bradford Bulls and London Broncos.

Lewis Magson of Bradford has been suspended for seven matches, and fined £25, after pleading guilty to a Grade F charge of punching.

Jacob Bateman, also of Bradford, has been suspended for nine matches, and fined £25, after pleading guilty to a Grade F charge of running in and punching.

A third Bulls player, Sam Ackroyd, has been suspended for seven matches, and fined £25, after pleading guilty to a Grade F charge of running in and punching.

Samuel Winney of London Broncos has been suspended for two matches, and fined £25, after pleading guilty to a Grade C charge of punching in self-defence.

The following players accepted sanctions imposed by the Match Review Panel:

  • Sitaleki Akauola (Toulouse Olympique) – Reckless contact with referee – Grade A – No further action 
  • Cory Aston (Sheffield Eagles) – Striking – Grade C – 1 Match Penalty Notice
  • Josh Bowden (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – £250 fine  
  • Bureta Faraimo (Castleford Tigers) – Dangerous throw – Grade B – 1 match
  • Brad Gallagher (Newcastle Thunder) – Trip B – £125 fine
  • Vila Halafihi (Sheffield Eagles) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – £125 fine
  • Joe Lovodua (Hull FC) – Dangerous contact – Grade A 
  • Elliott Minchella (Hull KR) – Dangerous contact – Grade A – N/A 
  • Nathan Peats (Huddersfield Giants) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – 1 match 
  • Kevin Proctor (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact – Grade A – £250 fine
  • Arthur Romano (Catalans Dragons) – High tackle – Grade B – £250 fine
  • Jack Ray (Cornwall) – Dangerous contact – Grade D – 2 matches – £25 fine
  • Curtis Sironen (St Helens) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – 1 match 
  • Morgan Smith (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – £250 fine 
  • Sauaso Sue (Hull KR) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – 1 match 
  • Kelepi Tanginoa (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – 1 match 
  • Scott Taylor (Hull FC) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – 1 match 
  • Zane Tetevano (Leeds Rhinos) – Dangerous contact – Grade C – 2 matches 
  • Jake Trueman (Hull FC) – Dangerous contact – Grade A – N/A 
  • Liam Watts (Castleford Tigers) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – 1 match
  • Jenson Windley (Castleford Tigers Academy) – Dangerous throw – Grade B – £25 fine