TEN players have been charged by the RFL following the brawl during Keighley Cougars' Challenge Cup win over Fryston.
As reported, Cougars forward Emmerson Whittel suffered a broken jaw in the fracas – and he is one of two Keighley players to be charged.
The tie against Warriors at Featherstone Rovers ground descended into an ugly brawl as Fryston's Andy Speake and Whittel were dismissed, with Whittel suffering the injury after being manhandled by a number of Warriors players.
CHARGES
Adam Rothwell (Fryston) – Grade A Punching (EGP available)
Davey Dixon (Keighley) – Grade A Punching (EGP not available)
Andy Speake (Fryston) – Grade D Running in and Punching (EGP not available)
Emmerson Whittel (Keighley) – Grade C Running in and Punching (EGP available)
Sean Gee (Fryston) – Grade F Running in and Punching (EGP not available)
Ben Strong (Fryston) – Grade C Running in and Punching (EGP available)
Steve Scott (Fryston) – Grade F Running in and Punching (EGP not available)
Steve Scott (Fryston) – Grade F Kicking (EGP not available)
Craig Jones (Fryston) – Grade B Running in and Punching (EGP available)
Jack Lee (Fryston) – Grade B Entering field without permission (EGP available)
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here