NRL Judiciary Round 16 (Sunday): Three players have been charged following Sunday’s matches, with North Queensland Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo among those cited by the Match Review Committee.
The Match Review Committee reviewed all incidents from Sunday’s Round 16 fixtures, with all three offences resulting in financial penalties and no players facing suspension.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Taumalolo | Cowboys | Dangerous Throw | Grade 1 | $750 fine | $1,000 fine |
| Erin Clark | Warriors | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Morgan Smithies | Raiders | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Sunday’s charges.
Key Takeaways
- Three players charged from Sunday’s matches
- No suspensions handed down
- Jason Taumalolo cited for a dangerous throw with loading applied
- All incidents occurred in the second half of their respective matches
Jason Taumalolo Charge Details
Taumalolo was charged with a Grade 1 dangerous throw following an incident in the 52nd minute of the Cowboys’ Round 16 clash. The offence attracted a financial penalty after loading was applied due to prior record eligibility.
Early Plea: $750 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $1,000 fine
Other Charges
Warriors forward Erin Clark and Raiders lock Morgan Smithies were both cited for Grade 1 dangerous contact offences, with both players facing fines only.
- Erin Clark: 59th minute incident against Heilum Luki – $1,000 early plea ($1,500 panel)
- Morgan Smithies: 45th minute incident against Harry Grant – $1,000 early plea ($1,500 panel)
What Happens Next
Players charged will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea for a reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel
Any hearings will take place before the next round.
Related Coverage
- NRL Round 16 Team Lists
- NRL Round 16 Tips
- NRL Round 16 Hub
- NRL Round 16 Friday Night Charges
- NRL Round 16 Saturday Charges
