NRL Judiciary Round 24 (Friday): Two players have been charged following Friday night’s matches, with both offences resulting in financial penalties and no suspension risk.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Friday’s Round 24 fixtures, charging Sea Eagles forward Simione Laiafi and Dolphins back-rower Connelly Lemuelu for separate Grade 1 offences.
Both players have clean judiciary records, meaning the charges carry financial penalties only.
NRL Judiciary Round 24 Friday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simione Laiafi | Sea Eagles | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Connelly Lemuelu | Dolphins | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Friday’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- Two players were charged from Friday night’s Round 24 matches
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Both offences were classified as Grade 1 charges
- Each player is a first-time offender within the judiciary’s rolling three-year period
Simione Laiafi Charge Details
Laiafi was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 7th minute involving Connelly Lemuelu.
The Sea Eagles 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
Other Charges
- Connelly Lemuelu: Grade 1 dangerous contact (16th minute vs Clayton Faulalo) – $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 both offences carry financial penalties only, neither player is currently at risk of suspension.
Related Coverage
- Full Round 24 coverage → /nrl/2026-season/round-24/
- NRL Round 24 Team Lists → /nrl-round-24-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
- NRL Round 23 Review → /nrl-round-23-review-2026/
- NRL Match Review Thursday Night Charges → /nrl-judiciary-round-24-thursday-2026-charges/
