Why KR star Elliot escaped a suspension

AND OTHERS PICKED UP BANS

- By MATT SHAW

EYEBROWS were raised yesterday when Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella received only a Grade A charge for the tackle that saw him sin-binned in the Hull Derby.

The tackle was one of the major incidents in the game with the potential punishment discussed heavily on Sky Sports and social media, with many suggesting Minchella should have been red carded.

In the end, Minchella has received the lowest disciplinary charge which comes with just one penalty point. He is free to play again this week.

On the face of it, a Grade A charge seems lenient, but All Out Rugby League has now received an explanation surrounding the charge.

Two key factos were considered. The first was that winger Lewis Martin, who was on the receivng end of the tackle, was slipping as he headed into contact. As a result, that is considered mitigation.