Great Britain forward Adrian Morley was handed a £2,000 fine but no ban after his sending off against Australia in the first Ashes Test.

Sydney Roosters star Morley was dismissed after just 12 seconds of Great Britain's 22-18 defeat and the incident was referred to a three-man disciplinary panel.

John McDonald, chairman of the Queensland Rugby League and a former chairman of the International Board, wanted Morley banned for the high tackle.

But McDonald was out-voted by his colleagues, Derek Fox - the Great Britain representative - and panel chairman judge Peter Charlesworth.


Is there an International disciplinary board to deal with this? hopefully a prescedence has been set with a fine for a reckless challenge....Just a thought

There is an international disciplinary board.

I've just remembered when Isaac Luke tried to break Rangi Chase'd leg and received a 2 game ban - he missed 2 of South's warm up games...

If Frank gets a game off it'll be good for his knee. Ask Saints if it will make any difference.

all in all it worked out pretty decent with the two lads going and playing (dependant on Frank not getting a ban).

They both came through unscathed, our lads in their absence mullered Saints on their own muck and the club have had some really positive press.

Hopefully Kasiano is next on Motu's radar seeing as his son is a fan

grade A charge for frank

Time to get his knee sorted for Wembley

don't really mind to be honest. he gets a week off to recover from the travel and any knocks and we can cover more than adequately as shown over the weekend

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Probably jet-lagged anyway. Not like Jordan Thompson was ineffective against Saints, so could be worse. Full squad apart from Pritchard?

Not the worst thing that can happen tbh. Gives his knee an extra week's rest and means he's fresh for Magic.