Marika Vunibaka has been suspended for three weeks over his involvement in a sideline dispute at Leeton No.1 Oval earlier this month.
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The Leeton coach fronted a code of conduct hearing on Thursday after he was alleged to have punched a Tumut player and official.
The Bulls put in a complaint alleging Vunibaka struck injured player Coen Potter, who was acting as a runner, and replacement player Joe Scott on April 14.
Investigations took over a week before the sentence was handed out.
Leeton president Tim Allen was pleased with the process.
“I think the hearing itself was more than fair,” he said.
“They listened to both sides of the story in the end and we think the outcome is fair all things considered.”
The Phantoms are looking to move forward from the issue.
Allen has backed the Fijian international who led the club to an undefeated premiership last season.
“I honestly think that Marika wasn’t guilty of punching anybody,” Allen said.
“And as far as the Leeton Phantoms are concerned Marika did not punch anyone and that is the end of it.
“As far as we are concerned he will be back on deck at training ready to take on Waratahs in two weeks time.”
Allen said the players were excited to have him back.
Vunibaka was stood down will the investigation was under way meaning he will be able to return to the sidelines for the grand final rematch against Waratahs in round six.
He missed last week’s win over Wagga City and will miss their matches against CSU and Griffith as well.
Tumut were surprised by the penalty handed out.
Bulls president Will Reynolds said the club was considering an appeal.
“It was definitely not what we were hoping for,” Reynolds said.
“We are looking into it a little further.”
The Bulls are waiting on the report from the hearing before deciding what further steps to take.
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