Paul Vaughan faces lengthy ban after possible hit at Warrington; The Salford and Wakefield men were suspended
Warrington Wolves star striker Paul Vaughan has been returned to court on a Class E charge laid by the Match Review Panel.
The 32-year-old was accused of unnecessary contact during the round 26 defeat to St Helens and could face a four-to-six match ban if found guilty in court this weekend .
Warrington will face Huddersfield in the final round of the season, facing Salford for the final spot in the top six.
Joe Bullock is close to returning from injury, interim coach Gary Chambers said, as Gil Dudson missed the match against Paul Wellens’s team.
His Warrington team-mate and striker Thomas Mikaele was charged with senior B tackling, but escaped a ban and a £250 fine.
Meanwhile, Wakefield duo Jai Whitbread and Kevin Proctor may have played their last game for the club.
The match review committee minutes claim Vaughan made contact with a player who was or may be injured at the Halliwell Jones Stadium during the 18-6 defeat.
Both were suspended for one match for dangerous contact in the golden point defeat to Leigh Leopards.
Gareth O’Brien’s late goal condemned Mark Applegarth’s side to relegation with one game remaining.
Veteran striker Proctor, 34, is out of contract at the end of the season, while Australia’s impressive Whitbread side are likely to attract Super League offers for 2024.
Finally, Salford striker King Vuniyayawa was banned for two matches for other contrary conduct and charged with a category C offence.
The Fiji international was sent to prison against Hull KR for fouling Jack Walker without the ball at Craven Park, live on Sky Sports.
The Red Devils have only successfully appealed two separate one-match suspensions for the striker.
His two Class B offenses were downgraded ahead of the televised clash with Warrington at Salford Stadium.
Discipline day 26 of Super League
Paul Vaughan (Warrington Wolves) – Grade E Unnecessary Contact – Court reference
Thomas Mikaele (Warrington Wolves) – Senior B tackle – Fine £250
Connor Key (Warrington Wolves) – Class A Dangerous Contact – N/A
Tommy Makinson (St Helens) – Grade B high tackle – fined £250
Kaide Ellis (Wigan Warriors) – Class A Dangerous Contact – £250 fine
Jai Whitbread (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact grade C – Notice of 1 match penalty
Kevin Proctor (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact grade C – 1 match penalty notice
Kai O’Donnell (Leigh Leopards) – Class B Dangerous Contact – Fined £250
King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Other Grade C violation – 2 match penalty notice
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