NRL Judiciary Round 21 (Friday): Two players have been charged following Friday night’s matches, with Roosters brothers Egan Butcher and Nat Butcher both cited by the Match Review Committee.
Importantly, no charges were laid from Thursday night’s Round 21 clash between the Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers, with all incidents from the match cleared upon review.
Friday’s judiciary findings involved two Grade 1 careless high tackle charges, resulting in financial penalties only and no suspension risk.
NRL Judiciary Round 21 Friday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egan Butcher | Roosters | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $750 fine | $1,000 fine |
| Nat Butcher | Roosters | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Friday’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- Two players were charged from Friday night’s Round 21 fixtures
- No charges were laid from Thursday’s Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers match
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Both charges involved Roosters players and Grade 1 careless high tackles
Egan Butcher Charge Details
Egan Butcher was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 41st minute involving Francis Manuleleua.
The Roosters forward qualifies for the incident-free discount and has a clean judiciary record, resulting in a reduced financial penalty.
Early Plea: $750 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $1,000 fine
Other Charges
- Nat Butcher: Grade 1 careless high tackle (47th minute vs Tyson Frizell) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel). The increased penalty reflects a second offence on his judiciary record.
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.
With both offences carrying financial penalties only, neither player is currently at risk of missing matches through suspension.
Related Coverage
- NRL Round 21 Team Lists /nrl-round-21-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Round 21 Tips and Predictions /nrl-round-21-predictions-2026/
- NRL Round 21 Hub /nrl/2026-season/round-21/
