Match Review Committee Hands Down Final Round 9 Charges
Dylan Brown, Thomas Hazelton, Alex Seyfarth, Ben Trbojevic, Luke Brooks and Jack Cogger have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Sunday’s Round 9 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
Cogger is facing a suspension after a Grade 2 charge, while several other players have been hit with fines due to prior offences.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Brown | Knights | Dangerous Contact on Cameron Murray | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Thomas Hazelton | Sharks | Dangerous Contact on Luke Laulilii | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Alex Seyfarth | Tigers | Dangerous Contact on Jesse Colquhoun | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Ben Trbojevic | Sea Eagles | Careless High Tackle on Dylan Edwards | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Luke Brooks | Sea Eagles | Dangerous Contact (Tripping) on Dylan Edwards | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Jack Cogger | Panthers | Careless High Tackle on Tolutau Koula | Grade 2 | 1 match | 2 matches |
Players Charged in Round 9 (Sunday)
- Dylan Brown – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Thomas Hazelton – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Alex Seyfarth – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Ben Trbojevic – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Luke Brooks – Dangerous Contact (Tripping) (Grade 1)
- Jack Cogger – Careless High Tackle (Grade 2)
Key Charge
Jack Cogger (Panthers)
Cogger faces the most significant sanction after being charged with a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle following an incident involving Tolutau Koula. Cogger was sent to the sin bin for the incident which came up in his 100th NRL game.
- Early Plea: 1-match suspension
- If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Other Charges
Dylan Brown (Knights)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact on Cameron Murray
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
Thomas Hazelton (Sharks)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact on Luke Laulilii
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
Alex Seyfarth (Tigers)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact on Jesse Colquhoun
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine (second offence)
Ben Trbojevic (Sea Eagles)
- Incident: Careless High Tackle on Dylan Edwards
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine (second offence)
Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact (Tripping) on Dylan Edwards
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine (second offence)
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee must decide whether to:
- Accept the early guilty plea, or
- Challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Any contested charges will be heard early this week.
