Case Detail
Case Number:
ON/399/24
Charlie Glover #40, Salford Red Devils
Competition:
Reserves
Match:
Salford Red Devils v Leigh Leopards
Match Date:
2024-03-23
Incident:
Dangerous Throw
Decision:
Charge
Charge Detail:
Law 15.1 (d)
Dangerous Throw/Lift
Grade E
Sanctions:
Refer to Tribunal
Decision On Charge
Summary of CM's submissions on the Charge / evidence:
Salford Red Devils v Leigh Leopards
Reserves – 23rd March 2024
Dangerous Throw/Lift
• Match Review Panel reviewed an incident in the above match.
• Mr Glover was sin binned following the tackle.
• The Referees report stated the following:
“In the 52nd minute of the Salford Red Devils Vs Leigh Leopards, number 40 for Salford Red
Devils places number 10 of Leigh Leopards into a dangerous position. I separate both teams,
call time off and then Sin Bin number 40 for Salford Red Devils for a dangerous tackle.”
• Mr Glover, the Match Review Panel submit can be seen to lift his opponent into a ‘Dangerous
Position’ as defined in the Laws of the Game.
• Using the factors set out in the guidance note the Panel note the following:
o Mr Glover goes to ground with the ball carrier.
o The ball carrier is significantly lifted above the ground.
o The ball carrier’s hips have been turned almost 180 degrees
o Mr Glover is in control of the tackle and unnecessarily lifts the opponent into a
dangerous position.
o The ball carrier lands on his head, neck and shoulder.
• Based on the above factors the Match Review Panel felt this necessitated a Grade E charge in
line with the guidance note
Decision:
Suggest that this is a 4 match suspension – once again we agree £75.
Reasons for Decision:
Mr Glover can be seen to lift his opponent into a ‘Dangerous
Position’ as defined in the Laws of the Game.
• Using the factors set out in the guidance note the Panel note the following:
o Mr Glover goes to ground with the ball carrier.
o The ball carrier is significantly lifted above the ground.
o The ball carrier’s hips have been turned almost 180 degrees
o Mr Glover is in control of the tackle and unnecessarily lifts the opponent into a
dangerous position.
o The ball carrier lands on his head, neck and shoulder.
Appropriately graded at Grade E
Suggest that this is a 4 match suspension – once again we agree £75.