NRL Judiciary Round 15 (Sunday): Three Wests Tigers players have been charged following Sunday’s matches, with Patrick Herbert and Alex Seyfarth both facing suspension.
The Match Review Committee handed down multiple Grade 1 charges from the same fixture, with the Tigers hit hardest in this round’s judiciary findings.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Herbert | Wests Tigers | Dangerous Contact | 1 | $3,000 | 2 Matches |
| Jarome Luai | Wests Tigers | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Alex Seyfarth | Wests Tigers | Dangerous Contact | 1 | $3,000 | 2 Matches |
Players Charged (Round 15 – Sunday)
- Patrick Herbert – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Jarome Luai – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Alex Seyfarth – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
Key Takeaways
- Three players have been charged from Sunday’s matches
- All charges came from the Wests Tigers
- Two players are facing suspension due to prior offences
- This is one of the heaviest single-team judiciary outcomes of the round
Patrick Herbert (Wests Tigers)
Herbert has been charged with a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact offence following an incident involving Oliver Pascoe in the 17th minute.
As this is classified as a third or subsequent offence, he is not eligible for a reduction and faces a significant penalty.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Alex Seyfarth (Wests Tigers)
Seyfarth has also been hit with a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact charge following a late incident involving Arama Hau in the 78th minute.
This is also a third or subsequent offence, placing him in the higher penalty bracket.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Jarome Luai (Wests Tigers)
Luai has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following contact with Arama Hau in the 41st minute.
This is considered a first offence, resulting in a standard 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 reduced penalties, or
- contest the charges 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
- NRL Round 15 Saturday Charges
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