NRL Judiciary Round 15 (Saturday): Four players have been charged following Saturday’s matches, with Canberra Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh facing a potential suspension.
This is the most significant batch of charges from Round 15 so far, with multiple players cited and a potential suspension on the table.
The Match Review Committee has handed down multiple Grade 1 charges, with offences split across the Sharks, Warriors and Raiders.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo Mulitalo | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Cameron McInnes | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Eddie Ieremia-Toeava | Warriors | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Corey Horsburgh | Raiders | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $3,000 | 2 Matches |
Players Charged (Round 15 – Saturday)
- 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)
Key Takeaways
- Four players have been charged from Saturday’s matches
- All offences are Grade 1 careless high tackles
- Horsburgh is facing a multi-match suspension due to prior record
- The Sharks had two players charged from the same game
Corey Horsburgh (Raiders)
Horsburgh has been hit with the most serious charge of the night, with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle on Kitione Kautoga in the 49th minute.
Due to this being a third or subsequent offence, the Raiders forward is not eligible for a reduction and is facing a significant penalty.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Cronulla Sharks Charges
The Sharks had two players cited in the same match, with both Ronaldo Mulitalo and Cameron McInnes charged with careless high tackles.
Mulitalo’s incident occurred in the opening minute against Jackson Ford, resulting in a standard fine for a first offence.
McInnes, however, faces a higher penalty after his second offence, following an incident involving Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the 20th minute.
Mulitalo Early Plea: $1,000
McInnes Early Plea: $1,800
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (Warriors)
Ieremia-Toeava has been charged following a late-game incident, with his careless high tackle on Toby Rudolf occurring in the 71st minute.
This is recorded as a first offence, resulting in a financial penalty.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
What Happens Next
The players will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea for a reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel
Any contested hearings will be scheduled ahead of the next round.
Related
- NRL Round 15 Team Lists
- NRL Round 15 Predictions
- NRL Match Review Tracker
- NRL Round 15 Friday Charges
