NRL Judiciary Round 21 (Saturday): Two players have been charged following Saturday’s matches, with Cowboys forward Griffin Neame facing suspension after being cited for a Grade 2 offence.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Saturday’s Round 21 fixtures, charging North Queensland teammates Jaxon Purdue and Griffin Neame for separate offences.
While Purdue can resolve his charge with a financial penalty, Neame is facing a suspension regardless of whether he accepts an early plea.
NRL Judiciary Round 21 Saturday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Purdue | Cowboys | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Griffin Neame | Cowboys | Careless High Tackle | Grade 2 | 1 match suspension | 2 matches |
Players Facing Suspension
- Griffin Neame (Cowboys) – 1 match suspension (2 matches if found guilty at panel)
Key Takeaways
- Two players were charged from Saturday’s Round 21 matches
- One player is facing suspension
- Griffin Neame received the most serious charge with a Grade 2 careless high tackle
- Both charges were issued to North Queensland Cowboys players
Griffin Neame Charge Details
Neame was charged with a Grade 2 careless high tackle following an incident in the 23rd minute involving Broncos forward Ben Talty.
The Cowboys prop has a clean judiciary record, but the Grade 2 classification means he is facing suspension regardless of whether he accepts an early guilty plea.
Early Plea: 1 match suspension
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Jaxon Purdue: Grade 1 dangerous contact (9th minute vs Xavier Willison) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 if found guilty at panel).
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea and associated penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Should Neame elect to challenge the charge and be found guilty at panel, his sanction would increase from one match to two matches.
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/
- NRL Round 21 Friday Night Match Review Charges /nrl-judiciary-round-21-friday-2026-charges/
