NRL Judiciary Round 24 (Thursday): Two players have been charged following Thursday night’s clash, with Roosters lock Victor Radley facing suspension after being cited by the Match Review Committee.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from the opening match of Round 24, issuing charges to Panthers hooker Freddy Lussick and Roosters forward Victor Radley.
While Lussick can resolve his matter with a financial penalty, Radley’s judiciary record has resulted in a suspension threat from a Grade 1 offence.
NRL Judiciary Round 24 Thursday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Lussick | Panthers | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,800 fine | $2,500 fine |
| Victor Radley | Roosters | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 matches |
Players Facing Suspension
- Victor Radley (Roosters) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel.
Key Takeaways
- Two players were charged from Thursday night’s Round 24 match
- Victor Radley is the only player facing suspension
- Both charges were classified as Grade 1 offences
- Radley’s third and subsequent offence record significantly increased the potential penalty
Victor Radley Charge Details
Radley was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 74th minute involving Panthers winger Brian To’o.
The Roosters forward has a third and subsequent offence on his judiciary record, leading to a substantial escalation in penalty despite the Grade 1 classification.
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Freddy Lussick: Grade 1 dangerous contact (39th minute vs Nat Butcher) – $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 and associated penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
If Radley elects to contest the charge and is found guilty, the penalty increases to a two-match 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/
