The Brisbane Broncos marched into the 2025 NRL Grand Final with a thrilling win over Penrith at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, but the clash wasn’t without judiciary fallout.
Broncos prop Xavier Willison was charged for dangerous contact in the 28th minute following a cannonball-style tackle on Panthers forward Luke Garner. Despite the incident, Willison has escaped suspension, instead receiving a $1,000 fine with an early guilty plea. He remains free to line up for Brisbane in next Sunday’s decider.
Meanwhile, Panthers back-rower Liam Martin was cited for contrary conduct in the 55th minute on Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam. Like Willison, Martin with an early guilty plea will receive a $1,000 fine but no ban.
Willison will be available for selection, meaning the Grand Final will feature full-strength squads as the Storm and Broncos prepare to battle it out for the 2025 Telstra Premiership.
| Player | Date of Offence | Round | Club | Minute | Charge / Incident | Grade | Record | Early Plea | Guilty at Panel | Misconduct On Whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Willison | 28/09/2025 | FW3 | Broncos | 28th | Dangerous Contact | 1 | 1st Offence | $1,000 | $1,500 | Luke Garner |
| Liam Martin | 28/09/2025 | FW3 | Panthers | 55th | Contrary Conduct | 1 | 1st Offence | $1,000 | $1,500 | Ezra Mam |
