Warrington Wolves debutant charged by Match Review Panel
The forward, who came off the bench against Leigh Leopards on Friday to make his first appearance since joining on loan from NRL side Parramatta Eels, has been hit with a Grade B charge of late contact on the passer for an incident during the first half which resulted in a penalty kicked by Leigh's Gareth O'Brien.
As a result, three penalty points have been added to his record - and he was not the only player charged following Friday night's clash at Leigh Sports Village.
Leopards centre Tesi Niu has also been pulled up for late contact on the passer, although his charge is a Grade A with one penalty point attached.
In total, six players have been charged this week with a two-match ban triggered for Hull KR half-back Tyrone May after he was cited for questioning the integrity of a match official, with a Grade D charge issued.
Match Review Panel charges, Super League Round 20
Tyrone May (Hull KR) – Opposition: Salford Red Devils – Grade D Questioning the Integrity of a Match Official – 2 match suspension – Penalty Points: 12 – Total Penalty Points: 13
Michael McIlorum (Hull KR) – Opposition: Salford Red Devils – Grade A Head Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 3.5
Matt Frawley (Huddersfield Giants) – Opposition: Hull FC – Grade B Head Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3
Brodie Croft (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Wakefield Trinity – Grade B Trip – Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3
Ryan Matterson (Warrington Wolves) – Opposition: Leigh Leopards – Grade B Late contact on passer – Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3
Tesi Niu (Leigh Leopards) – Opposition: Warrington Wolves – Grade A Late contact passer – No further action – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 1
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