DISCIPLINARY: Catalans Michael McIlorum and Joel Tomkins face long bans

Michael McIlorum - banned and referred to tribunal. Pic: SWpix.com
Michael McIlorum - banned and referred to tribunal. Pic: SWpix.com
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SAINTS' Super League semi final opponents Catalans Dragons could be without two players for Friday's match due to disciplinary reasons.

Following the latest round of Betfred Super League fixtures, the Match Review Panel Michael McIlorum has been handed a one-match ban for a Grade B high tackle on Brad Dwyer.

The Leeds hooker was deemed to be dipping, hence the Grade B and one match.

But the incident that occured immediately afterwards - though not spelled out in the review panel's minutes - has potentially landed him in hotter water.

He appeared to pick Dwyer up off the ground while he was still injured.

That has brought a charge of "other contrary behaviour" from the Rugby Football League's match review panel, a Grade F offence which normally carries a ban of eight-plus matches.

Joel Tomkins has also been slapped with a Grade F (Other Contrary Behaviour) charge and referred to the tribunal.

Tomkins' charge is related to his inappropriate 55th minute contact with on Richie Myler.

That sparked a furious outburst from Myler but referee Chris Kendall ordered play to continue after asking the Leeds player if he wanted to make a complaint.

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