Disciplinary fallout threatens to overshadow the Betfred Super League semi-finals, with two red cards and a string of high-profile incidents leaving eight players walking a tightrope ahead of the Match Review Panel’s decisions.

Following an intense opening weekend of elimination play-off action, the Match Review Panel will convene on Monday morning to assess the weekend’s incidents. 

With spots in the Grand Final on the line next week, several clubs face a nervous wait over potential suspensions.

Here is the full breakdown of players at risk of charges or bans following the weekend’s dramatic play-off clashes:

Super League disciplinary risks ahead of the semi-finals

One of those at serious risk of missing semi-final contention is Warrington Wolves forward James Harrison, who was placed on report alongside James Bentley for a head-to-head collision that resulted in Hull KR winger Tom Davies failing an HIA with a fractured eye socket. 

The Match Review Panel will heavily scrutinise the mechanics of the collision under the head contact framework, leaving the Wire men facing an anxious wait ahead of their semi-final showdown with Leeds Rhinos.

Wakefield Trinity also face a nervous wait on two key forwards following their victory over Leigh Leopards. 

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Prop Emre Guler was shown a red card after punching Leigh forward Owen Trout, putting him at risk of a multi-game suspension that could rule him out of their semi-final clash with Wigan Warriors. 

Meanwhile, Wakefield teammate Mike McMeeken was placed on report for a crusher-style tackle on David Armstrong, with any resulting Grade B or C charge potentially ruling him out of the high-stakes play-off action as the RFL continues its strict stance on neck pressure.

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As for the teams whose play-off campaigns came to an end over the weekend, several stars are facing bans that will carry over into pre-season and the start of next year.

Hull KR utility Peta Hiku was shown a red card in their season-ending defeat to Warrington for a punch on George Williams, with the strike using a clenched fist expected to draw a heavy Grade D or higher charge.

Elsewhere among the eliminated sides, Hull KR forward Dean Hadley conceded a penalty for a high tackle on Matty Ashton that will be reviewed for potential sanctions, while Leigh Leopards halfback Lachlan Lam was penalised for a high shot on Lachlan Walmsley during Leigh’s elimination loss to Wakefield Trinity. 

Leigh winger Josh Charnley is also under investigation after a late hit on Max Jowitt in the build-up to Tom Johnstone’s try was flagged for potential dangerous contact on a kicker.

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