NRL Judiciary Round 22 (Friday): Four players have been charged following Friday night’s matches, with all offences resulting in financial penalties and no players facing suspension.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Friday’s Round 22 fixtures, issuing charges to players from the Dragons, Bulldogs and Storm. All four offences were classified as Grade 1 charges.
While no suspensions were proposed, repeat offenders Max King and Oryn Keeley received increased financial penalties due to their judiciary records.
There were no charges from Thursday night’s North Queensland Cowboys versus Sydney Roosters match in Townsville.
NRL Judiciary Round 22 Friday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tu Setu | Dragons | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Max King | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Oryn Keeley | Storm | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Trent Toelau | Storm | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Friday’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- Four players were charged from Friday night’s Round 22 matches
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Max King and Oryn Keeley received increased penalties as second offenders
- The Storm accounted for two of the four charges issued
Oryn Keeley Charge Details
Keeley was charged with a Grade 1 dangerous contact offence following an incident in the 24th minute involving Stephen Crichton.
The Storm forward has a second offence on his judiciary record, resulting in an elevated monetary penalty compared to a standard first-offence charge.
Early Plea: $1,800 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Other Charges
- Tu Setu: Grade 1 dangerous contact (15th minute vs Selwyn Cobbo) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Max King: Grade 1 careless high tackle (5th minute vs Moses Leo) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence.
- Trent Toelau: Grade 1 careless high tackle (55th minute vs Enari Tuala) – $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.
As all four charges carry financial penalties only, no players are currently at risk of suspension heading into the remainder of Round 22.
Related Coverage
- NRL Round 22 Team Lists /nrl-round-22-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Round 22 Tips and Predictions /nrl-round-22-predictions-2026/
- NRL Round 22 Hub /nrl/2026-season/round-22/
