NRL Judiciary Round 25 (Thursday): Three charges have been issued following Thursday night’s match, with Panthers utility Jack Cogger facing significant suspension risk after being cited twice by the Match Review Committee.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from the opening match of Round 25, charging Cogger on two separate occasions while Storm forward Josh King was also cited.
Cogger’s judiciary record played a major role in the penalties handed down, with one charge carrying a potential four-match suspension.
NRL Judiciary Round 25 Thursday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cogger | Panthers | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $3,000 fine | 2 matches |
| Jack Cogger | Panthers | Careless High Tackle | Grade 2 | 3 matches | 4 matches |
| Josh King | Storm | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
- Jack Cogger (Panthers) – 3 match suspension (4 matches if found guilty at panel) for a Grade 2 careless high tackle.
- Jack Cogger (Panthers) – 2 match suspension if found guilty at panel for a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge.
Key Takeaways
- Three charges were issued from Thursday night’s Round 25 match
- Jack Cogger was charged twice by the Match Review Committee
- Cogger faces a potential four-match suspension on his most serious charge
- Josh King received the only financial penalty-only charge of the night
Jack Cogger Charge Details
Cogger received the most significant judiciary findings of the night after being charged twice during the match.
The Panthers playmaker was first charged with Grade 1 dangerous contact in the 52nd minute involving Angus Hinchey before receiving a Grade 2 careless high tackle charge in the 61st minute involving Tyran Wishart.
With a third and subsequent offence on his judiciary record, the penalties attached to both charges were significantly increased.
Grade 2 Careless High Tackle
Early Plea: 3 match suspension
If Found Guilty at Panel: 4 match suspension
Grade 1 Dangerous Contact
Early Plea: $3,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: 2 match suspension
Other Charges
- Josh King: Grade 1 dangerous contact (67th minute vs Moses Leota) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel) as a first 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.
Any hearings will take place ahead of the remainder of Round 25, with Cogger currently facing the most serious judiciary consequences of the season due to his repeat-offender status.
Related Coverage
- Full Round 25 coverage → /nrl/2026-season/round-25/
- NRL Round 25 Team Lists → /nrl-round-25-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
