NRL Judiciary Round 19 (Sunday): Five players have been charged following Sunday’s NRL matches, with one player facing suspension and four others receiving financial penalties.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Sunday’s Round 19 fixtures, with charges handed to players from the Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Cowboys and Storm.
NRL Judiciary Round 19 Sunday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Murray | Rabbitohs | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jake Trbojevic | Sea Eagles | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Lehi Hopoate | Sea Eagles | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Tom Chester | Cowboys | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 match suspension |
| Oryn Keeley | Storm | Dangerous Contact (Tripping) | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
- Tom Chester (Cowboys) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel.
Key Takeaways
- Five players charged from Sunday’s Round 19 matches
- One player is facing suspension
- Tom Chester’s charge carries the most significant penalty
- Four other players received financial penalties only
Tom Chester Charge Details
Chester was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 74th minute involving Tolutau Koula.
The Cowboys player has a third and subsequent offence on his judiciary record, resulting in a substantially increased penalty compared to other Grade 1 charges issued on Sunday.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Cameron Murray: Grade 1 careless high tackle (7th minute vs Cody Hopwood) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Jake Trbojevic: Grade 1 dangerous contact (8th minute vs Jason Taumalolo) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Lehi Hopoate: Grade 1 careless high tackle (41st minute vs Tom Chester) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence.
- Oryn Keeley: Grade 1 dangerous contact (tripping) (50th minute vs Jayden Campbell) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee 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 arising from Sunday’s charges will take place before Round 20, with Chester’s case carrying the potential for suspension.
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