Hull ‘s Long may face lengthy ban

Long was dismissed in the closing stages of the game

Hull FC half-back Sean Long could face a five-match suspension after been charged following his sending off in Friday’s clash with Castleford.

Long was dismissed for allegedly using an elbow in a tackle and will face a disciplinary committee on Tuesday.

Tigers player Willie Isa has also been charged with making dangerous contact with Epalahame Lauki in the same game.

Wigan’s Jeff Lima has been charged with making dangerous contact on Leeds’ Chris Clarkson in their 22-22 draw.

A spokesman for the Rugby Football League said: “Sean Long has been charged with a grade D offence which carries a three-to-five game ban.”

The other two players have been charged with grade B offences after a RFL match panel reviewed the incidents on Monday.

Long had been sent to the sin-bin prior to his dismissal by referee James Childs along with team-mate Lee Radford and Castleford’s Martin Aspinwall.

Hull coach Richard Agar could also face sanctions after publicly criticising the officials after the game.