The Super League play-offs are well underway and any disciplinary charges at this point could well be costly.
Leigh Leopards booked their spot in the final four with a dominant win over Wakefield Trinity on Friday night, but St Helens’ last ditch and dramatic win over Leeds Rhinos was simply out of this world as a spectacle.
With the clock at 80 and Leeds fans celebrating at the sound of the hooter, St Helens produced one of the greatest plays of the summer era to silence Headingley and book their spot in the semi-finals, with Shane Wright going over.
Paul Wellens could be seen charging onto the field in sheer ecstasy, while those travelling fans in the Western Terrace were going just as wild. It was a moment that will be replayed long after the conclusion of the Super League season and while it spelt the end of Leeds’ year, the Saints can now look ahead to a semi-final clash against Hull KR.
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Leigh will go to Wigan Warriors on Friday night in the other semi, but it’s fair to say there could be some nerves at the Progress with Unity Stadium this afternoon as they wait for the Match Review Panel verdict.
Super League players sweating disciplinary verdict
Lachlan Lam will be the man sweating most, it seems, with the Leigh man being put on report during Friday’s clash with Wakefield Trinity.
The half-back was sensational during the game but it seems as though he was accused of using unacceptable language during the contest which was put on report.
Adrian Lam didn’t know too much about what had happened when asked after the game, but the incident will certainly be assessed by the disciplinary panel.
Lam might also be worried about the tackle that led to Seth Nikotemo leaving the field in the first half, too.
No man was sin-binned in Saturday’s game either, but there were moments that will be looked at. Jack Welsby gave away a penalty after hitting Jake Connor late after a kick and he might be slightly worried.
A couple of Leeds players will be scrutinised, too, even with their season over. Cooper Jenkins gave away two penalties, one for a high shot on Matty Lees and another for a swinging arm on Daryl Clark.
Meanwhile, Hull FC-bound Sam Lisone hit Morgan Knowles high. Again, the incident saw a penalty awarded but nothing more.
