Macleay Valley Mustangs coach Ant Cowan will miss the rest of the season after receiving a seven game suspension from the Group 3 Rugby League judiciary on Wednesday night, August 9.
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Cowan and Wingham backrower Joel Kleindienst were dismissed by referee Landon Blissett during their match at Wingham on July 30.
It followed an incident early in the second half of the game, which was eventually won by the Mustangs, 28-22.
Kleindienst received a 12 game suspension for an intentional head high tackle.
Cowan was charged with running in to become involved in a fight, and striking.
The Mustangs are currently third on the ladder and assured of a finals berth.
However, the suspension rules Cowan out for the remainder of the season.
The Macleay Valley Mustangs play the Port Macquarie Sharks at Verge Street Oval on Sunday, August 13.
Wingham unsuccessfully provided video evidence to support their appeal for Kleindienst's penalty to be downgraded.
Club treasurer Craig Martin said the Tigers were "disappointed' with the ruling.
The club said it is now looking at all avenues for appeal.
The Macleay Argus has contacted the Mustangs to see if they too will appeal.
Also at the judiciary, Old Bar five-eighth Kurt Lewis took the early plea after being dismissed just before halftime in the game against Port City last Saturday.
Lewis was charged with using offensive language to a match official.
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