Match Review Committee Hands Down Friday Night Round 12 Charges
Max King has been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Friday night’s Round 12 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
The Bulldogs forward was the only player charged across Friday’s fixtures, while Thursday night’s clash between the Dolphins and Raiders at GIO Stadium resulted in no charges.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max King | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle on Davvy Moale | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Player Charged in Round 12 (Friday)
- Max King – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
Charge Breakdown
Max King (Bulldogs)
King has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following contact involving Davvy Moale in the 52nd minute.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Dolphins vs Raiders Cleared
The Match Review Committee handed down no charges from Thursday night’s Round 12 opener between the Dolphins and Raiders at GIO Stadium.
What Happens Next
The charged player must decide whether to:
- Accept the early guilty plea, or
- Challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Any contested matter will be heard early next week.
Related
- Full NRL 2026 Season Coverage → /nrl/2026-season/
- NRL Round 12 Hub → /nrl/2026-season/round-12/
- NRL Team Lists → /nrl/2026-season/team-lists/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
- NRL Match Review → /nrl/match-review/
