Thorman in the clear

Bradford's Sykes banned and fined

Last updated: 8th July 2008

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Thorman: case thrown out

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Huddersfield captain Chris Thorman has been cleared of biting the finger of an opponent.

Bradford full-back Michael Platt made the allegation during the frantic last 10 minutes of his side's 25-24 engage Super League defeat by the Giants on Sunday, but the case was thrown out when he appeared in front of the disciplinary committee.

Referee Steve Ganson sent four players to the sin bin and dismised Bradford centre Paul Sykes after he protested against the decision to blow for time while the teams were preparing to pack down for a scrum.

Sykes was found guilty of using foul and abusive language to a match official and was banned for one match and fined £300. He will miss Friday's game at Warrington.