No action taken against Lachlan Lam after Wakefield Trinity do not follow up on Mason Lino complaint
Wakefield Trinity have not followed up on the unacceptable language allegation made against Leigh Leopards’ Lachlan Lam from the recent play-off game between the two Super League sides.
No further action will be taken by the RFL in relation to the matter that was put on report from the game at Leigh Sports Village on September 26.
The on-field complaint made by Trinity half-back Mason Lino was included in the referee’s post-match report and considered by the RFL match review panel meeting then referred to RFL Compliance for further investigation.
But neither club responded to the request for further information by the deadline date so Lam has been cleared with the matter closed.
The RFL explained: “No further action will be taken in regard to the allegation of unacceptable language made by a Wakefield Trinity player against a Leigh Leopards player in the Betfred Super League eliminator on September 26.
“The on-field complaint was included in the referee’s post-match report, and therefore considered by the RFL match review panel meeting the following Monday.
“They were unable to take the matter further because of the lack of supporting evidence, therefore referred it to RFL Compliance for further investigation, given the serious nature of the allegation.
“However there has been no response to the RFL request for further information necessary to take the matter further – the deadline for which passed on Wednesday (October 1).”
Trinity, meanwhile, have bid farewell to two players who have joined neighbours Castleford Tigers.
Hooker Liam Hood and prop Renouf Atoni will both line-up for the Tigers next season in their centenary year, with Trinity thanking them via social media for their time at Wakefield and work in helping the club win the Championship and then reach the Super League play-offs.
On Hood, Trinity tweeted: “Good luck Hoody. We want to say thank you to this absolute enigma for his time here. We'll see you soon over in WF10!”
And on Atoni’s move, they tweeted: “Good luck Renz. Three seasons that we won't forget. Good luck over in WF10!”