The NRL Match Review Committee has handed down five charges from Saturday’s Round 19 fixtures, with Knights playmaker Phoenix Crossland facing a two-match suspension unless he opts for a hefty fine. Four other players have been hit with fines following Grade 1 offences across multiple games.
🔒 Charge Summary
1. Phoenix Crossland (Newcastle Knights)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact – Jahrome Hughes
- Time: 24th minute
- Charge: Grade 1 Dangerous Contact
- Loading: 3rd & Subsequent Offence
- Penalty: $3,000 fine OR 2-match suspension with early plea
2. Tyrell Sloan (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact – Lindsay Collins
- Time: 34th minute
- Charge: Grade 1 Dangerous Contact
- First Offence
- Penalty: $1,000 fine with early plea ($1,500 if contested)
3. Sione Finau (Dragons)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact (Tripping) – James Tedesco
- Time: 38th minute
- Charge: Grade 1 Dangerous Contact
- First Offence
- Penalty: $1,000 fine with early plea ($1,500 if contested)
4. Mark Nawaqanitawase (Sydney Roosters)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact – Valentine Holmes
- Time: 43rd minute
- Charge: Grade 1 Dangerous Contact
- First Offence
- Penalty: $1,000 fine with early plea ($1,500 if contested)
5. Jacob Kiraz (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
- Incident: Shoulder Charge – Braidon Burns
- Time: 66th minute
- Charge: Grade 1 Shoulder Charge
- Eligibility: 3-year incident-free discount
- Penalty: $1,000 fine with early plea ($1,500 if contested)
Charges Earlier This Round
No charges were laid out of the Sharks vs Dolphins game earlier played on Friday night.
