St Helens forward Matty Lees handed suspension after pleading guilty

St Helens forward Matty Lees has been banned for two matches following today’s independent tribunal. 

Lees, 25, pled guilty to a Grade D charge of a reckless, off the ball strike on a Salford’s Shane Wright during the first half of Saturday’s televised Super League fixture at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Paul Wellens’ side fought back from 12-0 behind to claim a 26-12 home victory on a milestone day for hometown hero James Roby.

The prop will now miss the upcoming Challenge Cup tie with Halifax, as well as the Round 13 clash with Leeds on Friday, May 26 at Headingley Stadium.

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

Elliot 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

Arthur Romano (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

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