Match Review Committee Hands Down Further Round 2 Charges
Apisai Koroisau, Heilum Luki, Emre Guler and Jesse Ramien have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Saturday’s Round 2 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
The charges include three careless high tackles and a dangerous contact offence, while Ramien was also charged for a shoulder charge during Cronulla’s clash.
All four players face financial penalties if they accept the early guilty plea, avoiding a potential hearing at the NRL Judiciary.
Charge Breakdown
Apisai Koroisau (Tigers)
Koroisau was charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact following an incident involving Griffin Neame in the 5th minute.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Heilum Luki (Cowboys)
Luki was charged for a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle on Alex Twal during the 25th minute.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Emre Guler (Dragons)
Guler has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle involving Stefano Utoikamanu in the 77th minute.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Jesse Ramien (Sharks)
Ramien faces a Grade 1 Shoulder Charge after an incident involving Thomas Jenkins late in the match.
- Early Plea: $1,500 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $2,000 fine
What Happens Next
Each player has the option to:
- Accept the early guilty plea, or
- Challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Any contested charges would be heard early next week.
