Match Review Committee Hands Down Final Round 5 Charges
Adam Pompey, Greg Marzhew, Kaeo Weekes, Hudson Young and Tyson Frizell have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Sunday’s Round 5 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
Pompey faces a suspension after being hit with a Grade 2 charge, while multiple other incidents were picked up across the final day of matches.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pompey | Warriors | Dangerous Contact on Briton Nikora | Grade 2 | 1 match | 2 matches |
| Greg Marzhew | Knights | Dangerous Contact on Kaeo Weekes | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Kaeo Weekes | Raiders | Careless High Tackle on Phoenix Crossland | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Hudson Young | Raiders | Contrary Conduct on Dominic Young | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Tyson Frizell | Knights | Dangerous Contact on Joseph Tapine | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
Players Charged in Round 5 (Sunday)
- Adam Pompey – Dangerous Contact (Grade 2)
- Greg Marzhew – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Kaeo Weekes – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Hudson Young – Contrary Conduct (Grade 1)
- Tyson Frizell – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
Key Charge
Adam Pompey (Warriors)
Pompey faces the most significant sanction after being charged with Grade 2 Dangerous Contact following an incident involving Briton Nikora in the 67th minute.
- Early Plea: 1-match suspension
- If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Other Charges
Greg Marzhew (Knights)
Marzhew has been charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact following an incident involving Kaeo Weekes.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Kaeo Weekes (Raiders)
Weekes faces a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge after contact involving Phoenix Crossland.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Hudson Young (Raiders)
Young has been charged with Grade 1 Contrary Conduct following an incident involving Dominic Young.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Tyson Frizell (Knights)
Frizell has been charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact, with this being his second offence on record, involving Joseph Tapine.
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
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.
