MATCH REVIEW PANEL MINUTES 21/09/2020 - MATTERS CONSIDERED

Case Number: ON/443/20

Name: Eddie Battye

Club and shirt Wakefield; 41 number:

Match: Wakefield v Huddersfield

Competition and Date: ; 17th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 9th minute (Sezer)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player makes contact on kicker after ball is released. Player Reason for NFA: continued run and makes contact with legs on opponent’s leg. Worthy of onfield penalty.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/444/20

Name: Oliver Wilson

Club and shirt Huddersfield; 15 number:

Match: Wakefield v Huddersfield

Competition and Date: Super League; 17th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 13th minute (Tupou)

Decision: Issue Charge

Details of Charge / Rule – 15.1(i) Reason for NFA: Detail - Defending player, in or after effecting a tackle, uses any part of their body forcefully to bend or apply unnecessary pressure to the head and/or spinal column of the tackled player so as to keep the tackled player at a disadvantage in or after the tackle

Grade – A

Penalty Notice: 0 Match Penalty Notice

Case Number: ON/445/20

Name: Owen Trout

Club and shirt Huddersfield; 32 number:

Match: Wakefield v Huddersfield

Competition and Date: Super League; 17th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 43rd minute (Jowitt)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player makes contact on opponent as opponent falls to Reason for NFA: ground following initial contact of tackle. Player allows space for opponent’s head and has no hook grip on opponent. Any pressure applied on opponent’s head/neck accidental.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/446/20

Name: Jamie Ellis

Club and shirt Hull KR; 30 number:

Match: Leeds v Hull KR

Competition and Date: ; 18th September 2020

Report received from: Referee; On Report

Details of allegation: Bite in the 34th minute (Donaldson)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player is tackled by opponent and is face up on the ground. Reason for NFA: Opponent adjusts left hand from underneath player and places hand in the mouth of the Player. Footage does not demonstrate the Player making a biting motion. Pressure applied on thumb may be as a result of the downward pressure of opponent onto player. Player moves face away

from opponent. Club submit no additional evidence. No case to answer.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/447/20

Name: Ava Seumanufagai

Club and shirt Leeds; 8 number:

Match: Leeds v Hull KR

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: High tackle in the 45th minute (Gee)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player makes tackle on opponent. Footage inconclusive as to Reason for NFA: contact with head on opponent.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/448/20

Name: Rob Lui

Club and shirt Leeds; 6 number:

Match: Leeds v Hull KR

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 52nd minute (Lewis)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player grips on the waist of opponent and does not promote Reason for NFA: hips or legs into contact onto opponent. Lands on limbs of opponent. Any pressure applied to opponent’s limbs accidental in legitimate tackle technique.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/449/20

Name: Luke Yates

Club and shirt Salford; 17 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 13th minute (Bousquet)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player makes contact on midthigh of opponent as third man. Reason for NFA: Player demonstrates wrapping motion in making tackle. Player does not make dangerous contact on limb of opponent.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/450/20

Name: Dan Sarginson

Club and shirt Salford; 4 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: High tackle in the 21st minute (Drinkwater)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player is attempting to wrap player and ball. Player makes Reason for NFA: initial contact on the ball and opponent’s chest. Player’s arm bounces up off and makes contact on the jaw of opponent. Onfield penalty sufficient.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/451/20

Name: Jason Baitieri

Club and shirt Catalans; 24 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 32nd minute (Burke)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player’s body is over foot of opponent. Other defender Reason for NFA: applies weight over the player and opponent which applies pressure to limb of opponent. Player does not drop own bodyweight on player.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/452/20

Name:

Club and shirt Salford; 32 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Lift in the 38th minute (Batieri)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player lifts leg of opponent as third man as two tacklers at top Reason for NFA: of contact. Opponent does not land in dangerous position. Onfield penalty sufficient.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/453/20

Name: Lewis Tierney

Club and shirt Catalans; 2 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: High tackle in the 40th minute (Inu)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player reaches over the shoulder of opponent and makes Reason for NFA: fleeting contact with the nose of opponent. Worthy of onfield penalty.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/454/20

Name: Pauli Pauli

Club and shirt Salford; 12 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: Referee; Temporary Dismissal

Details of allegation: High tackle in the 45th minute (Maloney)

Decision: Sin Bin Sufficient

Details of Charge / Player runs to make tackle on ball carrier. Player is reaching Reason for NFA: and makes contact above the shoulder on opponent. Sin Sib Sufficient.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/455/20

Name: Jason Baitieri

Club and shirt Catalans; 24 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Running in in the 45th minute (Pauli Pauli)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player runs in following in high tackle. Player escalates Reason for NFA: situation. Worthy of temporary dismissal.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/456/20

Name: Michael McIlorum

Club and shirt Catalans; 9 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 58th minute (Lussick)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player chases contact and takes both feet off the ground. Reason for NFA: Player places both feet back on the ground. Player does not apply pressure against the limb of opponent.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/457/20

Name: Sam Kasiano

Club and shirt Catalans; 28 number:

Match: Catalans v Salford

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 18th September 2020

Report received from: Referee; Temporary Dismissal

Details of allegation: Professional Foul in the 77th minute (Lolohea)

Decision: Sin Bin Sufficient

Details of Charge / Player concedes penalty on the goal line for ruck interference Reason for NFA: following persistent offences. Sin Bin Sufficient.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/458/20

Name: Jake Connor

Club and shirt Hull FC; 6 number:

Match: Hull FC v Wigan

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 19th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 2nd minute (J.Burgess)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player makes contact on opponent and feet come off the Reason for NFA: ground and round opponent’s legs. Player makes no dangerous contact on opponent

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/459/20

Name: Brad Fash

Club and shirt Hull FC; 20 number:

Match: Hull FC v Wigan

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 19th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 4th minute (Havard)

Decision: Issue caution

Details of Charge / Player grips around waist of opponent as two other defenders Reason for NFA: are at the top of the contact. Player twists hips and rotates but doesn’t promote into contact. Technique worthy of caution.

Rule – 15.1(i)

Detail - Defender uses any part of his 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

Caution

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/460/20

Name: Manu Mau

Club and shirt Hull FC; 12 number:

Match: Hull FC v Wigan

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 19th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: High tackle in the 45th minute (J.Burgess)

Decision: Issue charge

Details of Charge / Rule – 15.1(b) Reason for NFA: Detail – careless – initial contact with ball or chest

Grade – A

Penalty Notice: 0 Match Penalty Notice

Case Number: ON/461/20

Name: Jordan Lane

Club and shirt Hull FC; 21 number:

Match: Hull FC v Wigan

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 19th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 52nd minute (Leuluai)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player approaches contact on opponent as opponent passes Reason for NFA: the ball. Opponent passes and is low to ground. Player is in the process of going towards the player wrapping with right arm. Contact with players chest and shoulder to left arm of opponent. Player is at a reasonable height to approach contact.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/462/20

Name: Chris Hill

Club and shirt Warrington; 8 number:

Match: Warrington v St Helens

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 19th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 70th minute (Fage)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Opponent takes the ball to the line and releases. Player Reason for NFA: makes contact after the ball is released. Player goes to wrap but does not continue with tackle. Player does not place undue force into contact. Onfield penalty sufficient.

Penalty Notice: N/A

Case Number: ON/463/20

Name: Matty Lees

Club and shirt St Helens; 15 number:

Match: Warrington v St Helens

Competition and Date: Challenge Cup; 19th September 2020

Report received from: MRPR

Details of allegation: Dangerous Contact in the 79th minute (Austin)

Decision: NFA

Details of Charge / Player runs to make contact on opponent as opponent kicks Reason for NFA: ball. Player makes contact after ball is released. Player is committed to contact on opponent and demonstrates legitimate tackle technique.

Penalty Notice: N/A