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'Testicle attack' sees Bradford hooker George Flanagan banned for eight matches

An attack to the testicles has seen Bradford Bulls’ George Flanagan banned for eight matches.

The incident involving the 32-year-old hooker was put on report during their 25-20 Championship defeat to Toronto Wolfpack on August 4th.

Video footage showed him making contact with Hakim Miloudi, a French full-back, as the incident was later referred to an independent hearing.

BRADFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Ethan Ryan and James Green of Bradford Bulls attempt to tackle Hakim Miloudi of Toronto Wolfpack during the Betfred Championship match between Bradford Bulls and Toronto Wolfpack at Odsal Stadium on August 04, 2019 in Bradford, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Bradford Bulls players attempt to tackle Hakim Miloudi - the eventual victim of the incident (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
BRADFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: The Toronto Wolfpack team pose for a photograph with their fans after the Betfred Championship match between Bradford Bulls and Toronto Wolfpack at Odsal Stadium on August 04, 2019 in Bradford, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
The Toronto Wolfpack team after the victory (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Flanagan pleaded guilty to the Grade F charge, which is the most serious grade available and carries a minimum suspension of eight games.

That minimum ban was what Flanagan received and he will subsequently miss the remainder of the season, as well as five matches of next season.

As part of the punishment, the Bradford-born player was fined £250.

A similar Super League incident saw Kevin Larroyer banned for two games in 2017

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