Match Review Committee Hands Down Several Round 3 Charges
Phoenix Crossland, Dane Gagai, Trey Mooney, Blayke Brailey, Jesse Ramien, Apisai Koroisau and Latrell Mitchell have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Saturday’s Round 3 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
The Newcastle Knights had three players charged, including forward Trey Mooney who faces a suspension for dangerous contact, while several other players were hit with charges across the weekend fixtures.
Most offences carry financial penalties with an early guilty plea, though Mooney faces a ban if he accepts the charge.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Crossland | Knights | Dangerous Contact on Jacob Laban | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Dane Gagai | Knights | Dangerous Contact on Jackson Ford | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Trey Mooney | Knights | Dangerous Contact on Tanah Boyd | Grade 2 | 1 match | 2 matches |
| Blayke Brailey | Sharks | Dangerous Contact (Tripping) on Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Jesse Ramien | Sharks | Careless High Tackle on Connelly Lemuelu | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Apisai Koroisau | Tigers | Dangerous Contact (Tripping) on Jye Gray | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Latrell Mitchell | Rabbitohs | Careless High Tackle on Heamasi Makasini | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Key Charge
Trey Mooney (Knights)
Mooney faces the most significant sanction after being charged with Grade 2 Dangerous Contact following an incident involving Tanah Boyd.
- Early Plea: 1-match suspension
- If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
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 next week.
