Wakefield's Emre Guler sent off for face punch against Leigh Leopards
Wakefield Trinity lock Emre Guler received a red card during his side's Super League fixture against Leigh Leopards after striking an opponent in the face. The incident left Wakefield down to 12 men in a competitive league fixture. Guler now faces a suspension as a result of the dismissal, and Wakefield will need to absorb the disciplinary loss in their upcoming fixtures.
Read the full story at skysports.comRed cards for direct facial strikes are among the most heavily punished in rugby league, and Guler is now almost certain to face a multi-match ban. With Wakefield already battling against the drop in the Super League, losing a starting forward to suspension adds another layer of difficulty to an already difficult campaign.
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