Hull FC’s Herman Ese’ese Faces Significant Suspension for Verbal Abuse Charge
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has confirmed that Hull FC’s Herman Ese’ese is facing a substantial suspension after receiving a Grade F charge for verbal abuse. The incident occurred during Hull FC’s defeat against the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League.
According to the RFL’s Match Review Panel, the offensive language used by Ese’ese was based on unacceptable behavior towards a protected characteristic. The minutes state that Ese’ese’s verbal abuse was “based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other form of Unacceptable Language and/or Behaviour.”
If found guilty, the Hull man could face a maximum six-match suspension and a fine. The case has been referred to a mandatory Operational Rules Tribunal with the RFL, which is scheduled to take place next Tuesday, May 28th. Despite the charge, Ese’ese is available for this weekend’s match against the Castleford Tigers.
The potential loss of Ese’ese for a significant period would be a major blow to the struggling Hull FC side, who have won just once so far this season. They recently appointed John Cartwright as their new permanent head coach in an attempt to turn around their fortunes, but the absence of Ese’ese will further weaken a team that is already heavily reliant on young players.
The RFL’s swift action on this matter underscores their commitment to addressing unacceptable behavior in rugby league. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, maintaining a culture of respect and inclusivity is of paramount importance.
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