Halifax Panthers forward Fairbank hit by five match ban after red card at Bradford Bulls

By Mark Berry
Published 27th Apr 2022, 10:42 BST
Jacob Fairbank. Picture: Simon HallJacob Fairbank. Picture: Simon Hall
Jacob Fairbank. Picture: Simon Hall
Halifax Panthers’ Jacob Fairbank, who was dismissed for punching during his side’s Betfred Championship win over Bradford Bulls at Odsal on Good Friday, has been handed a five-match suspension.

Fairbank pleaded guilty but challenged the Grade E charge (strikes – punching – sustained, repeated or violent – makes contact with the head of an opponent).

The tribunal found the Match Review Panel grading to be correct and also issued a £250 fine.

Fairbank will not be eligible for selection until the Round 15 game at Whitehaven.

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