SAINTS prop Matty Lees has been banned for two matches after appearing at the disciplinary tribunal on a Grade D charge of striking in the Salford game.

Lees caught the stooping Salford packman Shane Wright with a high tackle during the first half in an instant reaction to spilling the ball.

Wright suffered an ankle injury in that same tackle - and was led off the field - and that was taken into consideration by the Match Review Panel in referring it to the independent operational rules tribunal.

A similar referral of Morgan Knowles after the Wigan game resulted in the Saints loose forward picking up a five-match ban which has now been completed.

However, Saints successfully challenged the removal of the penalty notice by the Match Review Panel in Lees' case.

This meant that the charge would be held against the existing disciplinary sentencing.

Lees pleaded guilty to the Grade D charge of a reckless, off-the-ball strike.

Lees will serve his two matches for Friday's Challenge Cup trip to Halifax and the following weekend's Super League game at Leeds Rhinos.

Saints also have Curtis Sironen banned for one match and he will miss this week's Halifax game. 

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
  • Artur Ramono (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.