NRL Judiciary Round 22 (Saturday): Five charges have been handed down by the Match Review Committee following Saturday’s matches, with Panthers forward Moses Leota the only player facing suspension.
The Match Review Committee reviewed all reportable incidents from Saturday’s Round 22 fixtures, issuing charges to players from the Panthers, Raiders, Broncos and Knights.
While four players received financial penalties only, Leota’s crusher tackle charge carries the threat of suspension due to his judiciary record.
NRL Judiciary Round 22 Saturday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Leota | Panthers | Crusher Tackle | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 match suspension |
| Joseph Tapine | Raiders | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Reece Walsh | Broncos | Contrary Conduct | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jermaine McEwen | Knights | Contrary Conduct | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jermaine McEwen | Knights | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
- Moses Leota (Panthers) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel.
Key Takeaways
- Five charges were issued from Saturday’s Round 22 matches
- One player is facing suspension
- Moses Leota received the most significant charge after a crusher tackle incident
- Jermaine McEwen was charged twice during the same match day
Moses Leota Charge Details
Leota was charged with a Grade 1 crusher tackle following an incident in the 67th minute involving Jed Stuart.
As this was a second offence on his judiciary record, the Panthers prop faces a significantly increased penalty.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Joseph Tapine: Grade 1 careless high tackle (77th minute vs Liam Henry) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Reece Walsh: Grade 1 contrary conduct (25th minute vs Dominic Young) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Jermaine McEwen: Grade 1 contrary conduct (25th minute vs Deine Mariner) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Jermaine McEwen: Grade 1 dangerous contact (73rd minute vs Ezra Mam) – $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.
Should Leota contest the charge and be found guilty at panel, he would face a two-match suspension.
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/
- NRL Round 22 Friday Night Match Review Charges /nrl-judiciary-round-22-friday-2026-charges/
