DOPS: Saturday 6th And Sunday 7th September 2025
Bristol Pitbulls #9 Bari McKenzie
Rule 46 – Fighting – Third Man In @ 47:08
After reviewing the official video footage which was insufficient to make a decision and taking into consideration the Officials Match Reports.
The penalty assessed at 47.08 a Game Misconduct Rule 46 Fighting – Third Man in is correct.
Whilst the player was the first to intervene into an altercation taking place, no punches were thrown, as such the third man in call is correct.
The player receives 4 penalty points on their record and is free to play subject to accumulated penalty points
Telford Tigers #26 Deakan Fielder
Rule 46 – Fighting @ 47:08
After reviewing the official video footage which was insufficient to make a decision and taking into consideration the Officials Match Reports.
The penalty assessed at 47.08 a 5minute Major + Game Misconduct Rule 46 Fighting is correct.
Fighting, whilst tolerated during game play involves equal and willing combatants or a variation of this covered under the rules, it does not cover player continuing to throw punches over an official after being told to stop, this action cannot be accepted. Rule 46:1
The player receives 0 penalty points on their record and as a tier 1 tariff offence the Player is suspended for 1 game.
Total Games suspended is 1 game.
Bristol Pitbulls #41 Josh Batch
Rule 46 – Fighting @ 47:08
After reviewing the official video footage which was insufficient to make a decision and taking into consideration the Officials Match Reports.
The penalty assessed at 47.08 a 5minute Major + Game Misconduct Rule 46 Fighting is correct.
Fighting, whilst tolerated during game play involves equal and willing combatants or a variation of
this covered under the rules, it does not cover player continuing to throw punches over an official after being told to stop, this action cannot be accepted. Rule 46:1
The player receives 0 penalty points on their record and as a tier 1 tariff offence the Player is suspended for 1 game.
Total Games suspended is 1 game.
Swindon Wildcats #30 Renny Marr
Rule 46 – Fighting @ 53:42
The penalty assessed at 53.42 a 5-minute major and Game misconduct – Fighting Rule 46 was sufficient for the actions undertaken.
Fighting, whilst tolerated during game play involves equal and willing combatants or a variation of this covered under the rules, it does not cover a player throwing punches over an official after being told to stop, onto a player in a defenceless position, this causes Reckless endangerment. Rule 46:1
The player receives 0 penalty points on their record and as a tier 1 tariff offence the Player is suspended for 2 games.
Total Games suspended is 2 games.
