NRL Judiciary Round 16 2026: Five players were charged across Round 16, with all cases resulting in financial penalties following early guilty pleas to the Match Review Committee.
The NRL Match Review Committee reviewed incidents across the full round, with no players facing suspension. All offences were classified as Grade 1 charges, resulting in fines only.
NRL Judiciary Round 16 Charges and Outcomes
Match Review Committee Outcomes
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Result | Matches | Financial Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Marzhew | Knights | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | Guilty (Early Plea) | 0 | $1,800 |
| Sam Verrills | Titans | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | Guilty (Early Plea) | 0 | $1,000 |
| Jason Taumalolo | Cowboys | Dangerous Throw | Grade 1 | Guilty (Early Plea) | 0 | $750 |
| Erin Clark | Warriors | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | Guilty (Early Plea) | 0 | $1,000 |
| Morgan Smithies | Raiders | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | Guilty (Early Plea) | 0 | $1,000 |
Players Facing Suspension
No players were suspended following Round 16, with all charges finalised via early guilty pleas.
Key Takeaways
- Five players charged across Round 16
- No suspensions handed down by the Match Review Committee
- All offences were classified as Grade 1 charges
- Every case was resolved via early guilty plea with financial penalties
Most Notable Charge
Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo was cited for a Grade 1 dangerous throw in the 52nd minute against Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. The charge resulted in the lowest fine of the round following an early guilty plea.
Penalty: $750 fine
Other Charges
- Greg Marzhew (Knights): Careless high tackle (46th minute vs Tu Setu) – $1,800 fine
- Sam Verrills (Titans): Careless high tackle (38th minute vs Henry Liam) – $1,000 fine
- Erin Clark (Warriors): Dangerous contact (59th minute vs Heilum Luki) – $1,000 fine
- Morgan Smithies (Raiders): Dangerous contact (45th minute vs Harry Grant) – $1,000 fine
What Happens Next
All charges from Round 16 have been finalised following early guilty pleas, meaning no players will appear before the NRL Judiciary panel.
Clubs will now turn their focus to Round 17, with full team lists and previews to follow.
Related
- NRL Match Review Tracker
- NRL Round 16 Friday Charges
- NRL Round 16 Saturday Charges
- NRL Round 16 Sunday Charges
