Match Review Committee Hands Down First Round 6 Charges
Casey McLean and Kurt Mann have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Thursday night’s Round 6 match in the 2026 NRL season.
McLean is facing a suspension after being sin-binned during the match, while Mann was placed on report and penalised for his incident.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McLean | Panthers | Careless High Tackle on Max King | Grade 2 | 1 match | 2 matches |
| Kurt Mann | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle on Scott Sorensen | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Players Charged in Round 6 (Thursday)
- Casey McLean – Careless High Tackle (Grade 2)
- Kurt Mann – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
Key Charge
Casey McLean (Panthers)
McLean has been charged with a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle following an incident involving Max King in the 8th minute.
The Panthers forward was sent to the sin bin for the tackle during the match.
- Early Plea: 1-match suspension
- If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Other Charge
Kurt Mann (Bulldogs)
Mann has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle after contact involving Scott Sorensen.
The Bulldogs forward was placed on report and penalised at the time of the incident.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
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 charges will be heard early next week.
