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Case Detail

Case Number:

ON/399/24

Charlie Glover #40, Salford Red Devils

Competition:

Reserves

Match:

Salford Red Devils v Leigh Leopards

Match Date:

2024-03-23

Incident:

Dangerous Throw

Decision:

Charge

Charge Detail:

Law 15.1 (d)

Dangerous Throw/Lift

Grade E

Sanctions:

Refer to Tribunal

Decision On Charge

Summary of CM's submissions on the Charge / evidence:

Salford Red Devils v Leigh Leopards
Reserves – 23rd March 2024
Dangerous Throw/Lift
• Match Review Panel reviewed an incident in the above match.
• Mr Glover was sin binned following the tackle.
• The Referees report stated the following:
“In the 52nd minute of the Salford Red Devils Vs Leigh Leopards, number 40 for Salford Red
Devils places number 10 of Leigh Leopards into a dangerous position. I separate both teams,
call time off and then Sin Bin number 40 for Salford Red Devils for a dangerous tackle.”
• Mr Glover, the Match Review Panel submit can be seen to lift his opponent into a ‘Dangerous
Position’ as defined in the Laws of the Game.
• Using the factors set out in the guidance note the Panel note the following:
o Mr Glover goes to ground with the ball carrier.
o The ball carrier is significantly lifted above the ground.
o The ball carrier’s hips have been turned almost 180 degrees
o Mr Glover is in control of the tackle and unnecessarily lifts the opponent into a
dangerous position.
o The ball carrier lands on his head, neck and shoulder.
• Based on the above factors the Match Review Panel felt this necessitated a Grade E charge in
line with the guidance note

Decision:

Suggest that this is a 4 match suspension – once again we agree £75.

Reasons for Decision:

Mr Glover can be seen to lift his opponent into a ‘Dangerous
Position’ as defined in the Laws of the Game.
• Using the factors set out in the guidance note the Panel note the following:
o Mr Glover goes to ground with the ball carrier.
o The ball carrier is significantly lifted above the ground.
o The ball carrier’s hips have been turned almost 180 degrees
o Mr Glover is in control of the tackle and unnecessarily lifts the opponent into a
dangerous position.
o The ball carrier lands on his head, neck and shoulder.
Appropriately graded at Grade E
Suggest that this is a 4 match suspension – once again we agree £75.

Decision On Sanction (where found to have committed Misconduct)