The NRL Match Review Committee has confirmed the charges from Saturday’s Round 13 matches, with two players cited following the day’s fixtures.
Sitili Tupouniua is facing a suspension due to his prior record, while Siua Wong has also been charged after being placed on report twice during the match.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitili Tupouniua | Bulldogs | Shoulder Charge | 1 | $3,000 | 2 matches |
| Siua Wong | Roosters | Contrary Conduct | 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
Players Charged in Round 13 (Saturday)
- Sitili Tupouniua – Shoulder Charge (Grade 1)
- Siua Wong – Contrary Conduct (Grade 1)
Key Takeaways
- Sitili Tupouniua is facing suspension due to his prior record
- Siua Wong was placed on report twice but charged only once
- Several players escaped charges despite being placed on report
Sitili Tupouniua (Bulldogs)
Tupouniua has been charged with a Grade 1 Shoulder Charge following an incident involving Heamasi Makasini in the 8th minute.
Due to it being a second offence, the Bulldogs forward is facing a suspension rather than a financial penalty.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Siua Wong (Roosters)
Wong has been charged with a Grade 1 Contrary Conduct offence following an incident involving Cameron Munster in the 70th minute.
The Roosters forward was placed on report twice within five minutes during the match but has only received one charge from the Match Review Committee.
Early Plea: $1,800 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Players Placed on Report but Not Charged
- Tyson Frizell (Knights)
- Josh Curran (Bulldogs)
- Jack Hetherington (Storm)
- Reece Robson (Roosters)
What Happens Next
The charged players must now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea and take the reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel
Any contested hearings are expected to take place early next week.
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- NRL Round 13 Team Lists
- NRL Round 13 Predictions
- NRL Round 13 Coverage
- NRL Match Review Tracker
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