Match Review Committee Hands Down Opening Round 11 Charges
Connor Tracey and Campbell Graham have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Friday night’s Round 11 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
Both players received Grade 1 charges and can avoid harsher penalties by accepting early guilty pleas, while several other players placed on report escaped sanction.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Tracey | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle on Ronaldo Mulitalo | Grade 1 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Campbell Graham | Rabbitohs | Dangerous Contact (Tripping) on Herbie Farnworth | Grade 1 | $750 | $1,000 |
Players Charged in Round 11 (Friday)
- Connor Tracey – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Campbell Graham – Dangerous Contact (Tripping) (Grade 1)
Charge Breakdown
Connor Tracey (Bulldogs)
Tracey has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following contact involving Ronaldo Mulitalo in the 10th minute.
Because he qualifies for the incident-free discount, the Bulldogs fullback can reduce his sanction with an early plea.
- Early Plea: $750 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,000 fine
Campbell Graham (Rabbitohs)
Graham was charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact (Tripping) after an incident involving Herbie Farnworth.
The Rabbitohs centre is also eligible for the incident-free discount.
- Early Plea: $750 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,000 fine
Players Placed on Report but Not Charged
Several players were placed on report during Friday night’s matches but were not charged by the Match Review Committee:
- Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs)
- Jesse Colquhoun (Sharks)
- Jeremy Marshall-King (Dolphins)
- Selwyn Cobbo (Dolphins)
- Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs)
What Happens Next
The charged players must decide whether to:
- Accept the early guilty plea, or
- Challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Any contested matters will be heard early next week.
