NRL Judiciary Round 22 (Sunday): Seven charges have been issued following Sunday’s matches, with Sharks forward Teig Wilton facing suspension after being cited three times by the Match Review Committee.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Sunday’s Round 22 fixtures, charging players from the Sharks, Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Eels.
Wilton emerged as the major judiciary storyline after receiving three separate Grade 1 charges, including a crusher tackle offence that carries the threat of suspension.
NRL Judiciary Round 22 Sunday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teig Wilton | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Teig Wilton | Sharks | Crusher Tackle | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 matches |
| Brandon Smith | Rabbitohs | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $750 fine | $1,000 fine |
| Teig Wilton | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Alex Twal | Wests Tigers | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Junior Paulo | Eels | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $750 fine | $1,000 fine |
| Jack Williams | Eels | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
- Teig Wilton (Sharks) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel for a Grade 1 crusher tackle charge.
Key Takeaways
- Seven charges were issued from Sunday’s Round 22 matches
- One player is currently facing suspension
- Teig Wilton was charged three separate times during the round
- The Sharks forward’s crusher tackle charge is the day’s major judiciary storyline
Teig Wilton Charge Details
Wilton was charged with a Grade 1 crusher tackle following an incident in the 30th minute involving Cody Walker.
The Sharks forward has a second offence on his judiciary record, resulting in a significantly increased penalty. Wilton was also separately charged for careless high tackles in the 11th and 77th minutes.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Brandon Smith: Grade 1 careless high tackle (67th minute vs Nicho Hynes) – $750 early plea fine ($1,000 panel) with an incident-free discount.
- Alex Twal: Grade 1 careless high tackle (27th minute vs Jordan Samrani) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence.
- Junior Paulo: Grade 1 dangerous contact (40th minute vs Fonua Pole) – $750 early plea fine ($1,000 panel) with an incident-free discount.
- Jack Williams: Grade 1 careless high tackle (58th minute vs Jarome Luai) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence.
- Teig Wilton: Additional Grade 1 careless high tackle charges (11th minute vs Jack Wighton and 77th minute vs Matthew Dufty), each carrying an $1,800 early plea fine or $2,500 penalty at 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.
Any hearings will take place ahead of Round 23, with Wilton’s crusher tackle charge carrying the potential for a two-match suspension if the matter proceeds to panel.
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