NRL Judiciary Round 23 (Thursday): One player has been charged following the opening match of Round 23, with Cowboys forward Reuben Cotter cited by the Match Review Committee.
The charge stems from a first-half incident involving Gold Coast Titans fullback Jayden Campbell, with Cotter facing a financial penalty only and no suspension risk.
NRL Judiciary Round 23 Thursday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Cotter | Cowboys | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Thursday’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- One player was charged from Thursday night’s Round 23 match
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Reuben Cotter received a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge
- The incident occurred in the 43rd minute against Jayden Campbell
Reuben Cotter Charge Details
Cotter was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 43rd minute involving Jayden Campbell.
The Cowboys forward has a clean judiciary record, making this his first offence within the NRL’s three-year rolling judiciary period.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
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 the charge carries a financial penalty only, Cotter is not at risk of suspension regardless of the outcome.
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/
