NRL Judiciary Round 23 (Friday): Five charges have been laid following Friday night’s matches, with Bulldogs players featuring prominently in the Match Review Committee findings.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Friday’s Round 23 fixtures, with players from the Panthers, Roosters and Bulldogs cited for separate Grade 1 offences.
While no suspensions were proposed, Kurt Mann was charged twice during the same match and the Bulldogs accounted for three of the five charges issued.
NRL Judiciary Round 23 Friday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Alamoti | Panthers | Dangerous Throw | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Victor Radley | Roosters | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Kurt Mann | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Kurt Mann | Bulldogs | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Harry Hayes | Bulldogs | 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
- Five charges were issued from Friday night’s Round 23 matches
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Kurt Mann was charged twice during the same match
- The Bulldogs accounted for three of the five charges laid
Kurt Mann Charge Details
Mann was charged twice during the Bulldogs’ Round 23 clash, receiving a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge in the 41st minute involving Connor Watson and a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge in the 55th minute involving Robert Toia.
Both incidents are first offences on Mann’s judiciary record and each carries a financial penalty only.
Careless High Tackle Early Plea: $1,000 fine
Dangerous Contact Early Plea: $1,000 fine
Other Charges
- Paul Alamoti: Grade 1 dangerous throw (24th minute vs Leka Halasima) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Victor Radley: Grade 1 careless high tackle (40th minute vs Kurt Mann) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence.
- Harry Hayes: Grade 1 careless high tackle (78th minute vs Mark Nawaqanitawase) – $1,800 early plea fine ($2,500 panel) as a second offence.
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 five offences carry financial penalties only, no players are currently at risk of suspension.
Related Coverage
- Full Round 23 coverage → /nrl/2026-season/round-23/
- NRL Round 23 Team Lists → /nrl-round-23-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
- NRL Round 22 Review → /nrl-round-22-review-2026/
- NRL Match Review Thursday Night Charges → /nrl-judiciary-round-23-thursday-2026-charges/
