NRL Judiciary Finals Week 1 (Saturday): Five players have been charged following Saturday’s finals matches, with Warriors centre Adam Pompey the only player facing suspension after being cited by the Match Review Committee.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Saturday’s Finals Week 1 fixtures, issuing charges to players from the Warriors, Dolphins, Cowboys and Sharks.
Pompey’s shoulder charge offence carries suspension implications for the Warriors ahead of next week’s sudden-death semi-final, while North Queensland’s season has ended with Griffin Neame among those charged in the Cowboys’ defeat to Cronulla.
The judiciary findings come after the Dolphins stunned the Warriors 26-16 at Go Media Stadium, while the Sharks eliminated the Cowboys with a 26-16 victory at Allianz Stadium.
NRL Judiciary Finals Week 1 Saturday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pompey | Warriors | Shoulder Charge | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 matches |
| Kurt Capewell | Warriors | Contrary Conduct | Grade 1 | $750 fine | $1,000 fine |
| Selwyn Cobbo | Dolphins | Contrary Conduct | Grade 1 | $750 fine | $1,000 fine |
| Griffin Neame | Cowboys | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| KL Iro | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
- Adam Pompey (Warriors) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel.
Key Takeaways
- Five players were charged from Saturday’s Finals Week 1 matches
- Adam Pompey is the only player facing suspension
- The Warriors accounted for two charges in their upset loss to the Dolphins
- The Cowboys’ season ended with Griffin Neame among the players charged
Adam Pompey Charge Details
Pompey was charged with a Grade 1 shoulder charge following an incident in the 28th minute involving Dolphins forward Ray Stone.
The Warriors centre has a second offence on his judiciary record, resulting in an increased penalty and the possibility of suspension should the matter proceed to panel.
The charge adds further frustration for the Warriors after their 26-16 defeat to the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium.
Despite the loss, the Warriors remain alive in the finals race and will now face the Newcastle Knights in a sudden-death semi-final at Eden Park next Saturday.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Kurt Capewell: Grade 1 contrary conduct (34th minute vs Isaiya Katoa) – $750 early plea fine ($1,000 panel) after qualifying for the incident-free discount.
- Selwyn Cobbo: Grade 1 contrary conduct (34th minute vs Kurt Capewell) – $750 early plea fine ($1,000 panel) after qualifying for the incident-free discount.
- Griffin Neame: Grade 1 careless high tackle (21st minute vs KL Iro) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence. The charge came during North Queensland’s 26-16 elimination-final loss to Cronulla.
- KL Iro: Grade 1 careless high tackle (25th minute vs Tom Chester) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
Match Context
The Dolphins produced one of the biggest results of Finals Week 1, defeating the Warriors 26-16 at Go Media Stadium to advance to the next stage of the finals.
The loss leaves the Warriors with no second chances, with a sudden-death semi-final against Newcastle now awaiting next weekend.
Meanwhile, Cronulla’s 26-16 victory over North Queensland ended the Cowboys’ season and secured the Sharks’ progression deeper into the finals series.
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea for a reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Should Pompey challenge the charge and be found guilty, he faces a two-match suspension that would significantly impact the Warriors’ finals campaign.
The remaining four players can resolve their matters through financial penalties without the risk of suspension.
Related Coverage
- Full Finals Week 1 coverage → /nrl-finals-week-1-2026/
- NRL Finals Week 1 Team Lists → /nrl-finals-week-1-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
- NRL Judiciary Hub → /nrl-judiciary-2026/
- NRL Friday Night Judiciary Charges → /nrl-judiciary-finals-week-1-friday-2026-charges/
