NRL Judiciary Round 25 (Saturday): Eight players have been charged following Saturday’s matches, with four players facing suspension after being cited by the Match Review Committee.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from Saturday’s Round 25 fixtures, issuing charges to players from the Knights and Bulldogs.
Grade 2 offences dominated the findings, while a repeat-offender charge against Jermaine McEwen has also created suspension risk.
NRL Judiciary Round 25 Saturday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine McEwen | Knights | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 matches |
| Dominic Young | Knights | Dangerous Contact | Grade 2 | 1 match suspension | 2 matches |
| Tyson Frizell | Knights | Dangerous Contact | Grade 2 | 1 match suspension | 2 matches |
| Jonathan Sua | Bulldogs | Dangerous Contact | Grade 2 | 1 match suspension | 2 matches |
| Jaeman Salmon | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jacob Kiraz | Bulldogs | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jaeman Salmon | Bulldogs | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jake Turpin | Bulldogs | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
- Dominic Young (Knights) – 1 match suspension (2 matches if found guilty at panel).
- Tyson Frizell (Knights) – 1 match suspension (2 matches if found guilty at panel).
- Jonathan Sua (Bulldogs) – 1 match suspension (2 matches if found guilty at panel).
- Jermaine McEwen (Knights) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel.
Key Takeaways
- Eight charges were issued from Saturday’s Round 25 matches
- Four players are facing suspension
- The Bulldogs accounted for five of the eight charges issued
- Three separate Grade 2 offences resulted in immediate suspension threats
Dominic Young Charge Details
Young was charged with a Grade 2 dangerous contact offence following an incident in the 33rd minute involving Tolutau Koula.
The Knights outside back has a clean judiciary record, however the Grade 2 classification means he faces suspension regardless of whether he accepts an early plea.
Early Plea: 1 match suspension
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Jermaine McEwen: Grade 1 careless high tackle (7th minute vs Clayton Faulalo) – $3,000 early plea fine or 2 matches if found guilty at panel due to a third-and-subsequent offence record.
- Tyson Frizell: Grade 2 dangerous contact (38th minute vs Tom Trbojevic) – 1 match early plea suspension (2 matches at panel).
- Jonathan Sua: Grade 2 dangerous contact (8th minute vs Moses Suli) – 1 match early plea
