23 Jul 2008

Ryles off free but Slater, Scott face bans

7:08 am on 23 July 2008

The St George Illawarra prop Jason Ryles has escaped further sanction after being controversially sent off but team mate Beau Scott and Melbourne star Billy Slater face suspensions from Monday night's ill-tempered National Rugby League match.

The match review committee has taken no action against Ryles, who was sent off for kicking in a scrum during his team's 26-0 loss to the Storm in Melbourne.

Referee Gavin Badger's decision to eject Ryles in the 26th minute received widespread criticism as an over-reaction after Ryles responded to having his foot stood on.

Slater is set to pay the heaviest penalty for the wild brawl that erupted three minutes before Ryles was dismissed.

He received a grade two contrary conduct charge after swinging a flurry of punches and will be sidelined for two matches unless he successfully fights the charge.

Scott received a grade one contrary conduct charge.

Meanwhile South Sydney's Luke Issac will miss this weekend's round after copping a one match ban for a dangerous throw in the loss to the Wests Tigers.