NRL Judiciary Round 15 (Friday): One player has been charged following the opening match of Round 15, with Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe cited by the Match Review Committee.
The incident occurred in the first half, with Donoghoe facing a Grade 1 offence resulting in a financial penalty.
There were no charges from Thursday night’s encounter between the Rabbitohs and Broncos.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Donoghoe | Dolphins | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Players Charged (Round 15 – Friday)
- Kurt Donoghoe – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
Key Takeaways
- One player has been charged from Friday night’s match
- The offence is Grade 1 and carries a financial penalty
- No suspension is expected from this charge
- The incident occurred in the 25th minute of the match
Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins)
Donoghoe has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following an incident involving Siua Wong in the 25th minute.
This is classified as a first offence on his record, resulting in a standard financial penalty.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
What Happens Next
Donoghoe will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea and take the reduced fine, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel
Any contested hearings will be scheduled ahead of the next round.
