NRL Judiciary Round 15: Eight players have been charged following matches across Round 15, with all players accepting early guilty pleas.
Every charge resulted in a financial penalty, with no suspensions handed down this round. Repeat offenders received elevated fines under the NRL’s loading system.
The charges span five clubs, with the Wests Tigers the most impacted.
Match Review Committee Results
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Result | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Donoghoe | Dolphins | Careless High Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $1,000 |
| Ronaldo Mulitalo | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $1,000 |
| Cameron McInnes | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $1,800 |
| Eddie Ieremia-Toeava | Warriors | Careless High Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $1,000 |
| Corey Horsburgh | Raiders | Careless High Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $3,000 |
| Patrick Herbert | Tigers | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $3,000 |
| Jarome Luai | Tigers | Careless High Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $1,000 |
| Alex Seyfarth | Tigers | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | $3,000 |
Players Charged (Round 15)
- Kurt Donoghoe – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Ronaldo Mulitalo – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Cameron McInnes – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Eddie Ieremia-Toeava – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Corey Horsburgh – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Patrick Herbert – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Jarome Luai – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Alex Seyfarth – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
Key Takeaways
- Eight players were charged in Round 15
- All charges were Grade 1 offences
- Every player accepted an early guilty plea
- No suspensions were issued
- The Tigers had the most players charged (3)
- Repeat offenders received fines up to $3,000
Corey Horsburgh (Raiders)
Horsburgh was charged following a careless high tackle on Kitione Kautoga in the 49th minute.
Due to a third or subsequent offence on his record, he received the maximum financial penalty available for a Grade 1 charge.
Result: Guilty – Early Plea
Penalty: $3,000 fine
Wests Tigers Charges
The Tigers were the most impacted club this round, with three players charged.
Patrick Herbert and Alex Seyfarth were both penalised for dangerous contact offences and, as repeat offenders, received higher fines.
Jarome Luai’s offence was recorded as a first offence, resulting in a standard penalty.
- Herbert: $3,000 fine
- Seyfarth: $3,000 fine
- Luai: $1,000 fine
Cronulla Sharks Charges
The Sharks had two players charged from the same match.
Ronaldo Mulitalo’s first-minute high tackle resulted in a standard fine, while Cameron McInnes’ second offence attracted a higher penalty.
- Mulitalo: $1,000 fine
- McInnes: $1,800 fine
Other Charges
Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins)
25th-minute careless high tackle on Siua Wong.
Penalty: $1,000 fine
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (Warriors)
71st-minute tackle on Toby Rudolf.
Penalty: $1,000 fine
What Happens Next
All matters have been finalised following early guilty pleas, with no players contesting charges at the judiciary.
Related
- NRL Match Review Tracker
- NRL Round 15 Friday Charges
- NRL Round 15 Saturday Charges
- NRL Round 15 Sunday Charges
