The NRL Match Review Committee has cited two players from Thursday night’s Round 20 matches, with both incidents resulting in fines rather than suspensions if early pleas are entered.
Dolphins forward Oryn Keeley has been charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact for a 52nd-minute incident involving Jaxson Paulo. Keeley faces a $1,000 fine with an early plea or $1,500 if he contests and is found guilty.
Cowboys veteran Coen Hess has been charged with a Grade 1 Crusher Tackle for a 67th-minute incident on Connelly Lemuelu. Hess will be fined $1,500 with an early plea or $2,000 if he unsuccessfully contests the charge.
No suspensions will apply if both players take the early plea.
| Player | Club | Offence Date | Minute | Charge / Incident | Grade | Early Plea Outcome | Matches to Serve | Fine | Misconduct On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryn Keeley | Dolphins | 17/07/2025 | 52nd | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,000 ($1,500 if contested) | Jaxson Paulo |
| Coen Hess | Cowboys | 17/07/2025 | 67th | Crusher Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,500 ($2,000 if contested) | Connelly Lemuelu |
