In-form Eagle Liam Ryan may come under MRO scrutiny for this bump on Saints defender Liam Stocker in Saturday's Marvel Stadium clash.

Emerging from a contest with the footy, Stocker stumbles forward and is collected by Liam Ryan's shoulder coming in from the side.

There was significant impact to Stocker's head, the Saints defender being forced from the ground to undergo a HIA.

Stocker was cleared of concussion and has since returned to action, assisting Ryan's case significantly.

The mercurial Eagle may not avoid punishment, however, with potential that he is deemed to have elected to bump and clearly made contact to the head of his opponent.

A delayed concussion for Stocker could have Ryan facing a three-week ban if this assessment is made.

In the current tribunal climate, it is difficult to predict which incidents warrant a suspension and indeed, Ryan could be let off completely, but he nonetheless faces a nervous wait post-match.