The NRL Match Review Committee has confirmed seven players charged from Round 24, with Warriors forward Jackson Ford receiving the heaviest sanction – a three-match suspension for a Grade 1 crusher tackle on Corey Allan in the 23rd minute.
Bulldogs prop Samuel Hughes, Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs, Eels forward Mitchell Moses, and Rabbitohs second-rower Jacob Host were all fined for various offences, while Host was cited three times in the same match.
| Player | Club | Minute | Charge / Incident | Grade | Misconduct On | Record | Result | Matches to Serve | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Ford | Warriors | 23rd | Crusher Tackle | 1 | Corey Allan | 3rd & Subsequent | Guilty – Early Plea | 3 matches | – |
| Samuel Hughes | Bulldogs | 69th | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | Billy Smith | 2nd Offence | Guilty – Early Plea | – | $1,800 |
| Kotoni Staggs | Broncos | 45th | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | Connelly Lemuelu | 1st Offence | Guilty – Early Plea | – | $1,000 |
| Jacob Host | Rabbitohs | 6th | Shoulder Charge | 1 | Luca Moretti | 1st Offence | Guilty – Early Plea | – | $1,500 |
| Mitchell Moses | Eels | 40th | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | Thomas Fletcher | 1st Offence | Guilty – Early Plea | – | $1,000 |
| Jacob Host | Rabbitohs | 42nd | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Josh Addo-Carr | 1st Offence | Guilty – Early Plea | – | $1,000 |
| Jacob Host | Rabbitohs | 43rd | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Matt Doorey | 1st Offence | Guilty – Early Plea | – | $1,000 |
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Jackson Ford: suspended three matches (crusher tackle, 3rd & subsequent offence)
- Samuel Hughes: fined $1,800 (high tackle, 2nd offence)
- Kotoni Staggs: fined $1,000 (high tackle)
- Jacob Host: three separate charges → $3,500 in fines
- Mitchell Moses: fined $1,000 (high tackle)
