Ashworth was involved in an ugly incident with Lewis.
Jack Ashworth looks to have played his last game for Hull FC, with the prop forward set for an independent RFL tribunal and, if found guilty, subsequent suspension – and a hefty one at that.
AORL understands Ashworth will receive a Grade E charge for striking after an incident with Mikey Lewis during Sunday’s 18-4 derby defeat at Craven Park.
The incident went unnoticed by referee Liam Moore. However, replays quickly emerged on Sky Sports with Ashworth seemingly dropping an elbow into Lewis’ face while he lay on the floor after being tackled.
Meanwhile, Grade E charges automatically go straight to an independent Operational Rules Tribunal. If found guilty, they come with a minimum six-match suspension and with 36 penalty points added to the players’ disciplinary records. A fine is normally given as well.
That scenario will rule Ashworth out for the rest of the season regardless of whether Hull make the play-offs or not. The Black and Whites have two games of the regular season to go, hosting Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons at the MKM Stadium. But they are set to be without Ashworth for both – with the player signing for Castleford Tigers next season.
AORL also understands further charges are expected for Hull FC players when the full listings are published later today.