Banned legend Mark Aston to get independent hearing after 18-month suspension

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MARK Aston will get the independent hearing he craves over the ban that threatens to end his rugby league career after the backing of several other coaches.

The Sheffield Eagles boss was suspended for 18 months for playing Matty Marsh in their Challenge Cup tie at Wigan without him having received the necessary go ahead to return from a head injury.