The NRL Match Review Committee has confirmed all charges from Round 26, with Sea Eagles prop Toafofoa Sipley hit with the heaviest sanction — a four-match suspension for Dangerous Contact.
Bulldogs forward Jacob Preston unsuccessfully contested his tripping charge, found guilty at the panel and fined $2,500. Teammate Kurt Mann accepted a fine for a careless high tackle, while debutant Zac Lipowicz avoided suspension after taking the early plea.
Elsewhere, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was charged for a dangerous throw, while Nelson Asofa-Solomona received a $3,000 fine for a careless high tackle — his third and subsequent offence. Broncos hooker Cory Paix, Cowboys centre Braidon Burns, and Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe also picked up fines but no suspensions.
Round 26 Judiciary Charges
| Player | Club | Charge / Incident | Grade | Result | Matches to Serve | Fine | Misconduct On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Preston | Bulldogs | Dangerous Contact (Tripping) | 1 | Guilty at Panel | 0 | $2,500 | Mavrik Geyer |
| Zac Lipowicz | Panthers | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,000 | Matt Burton |
| Kurt Mann | Bulldogs | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,000 | Jesse McLean |
| Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | Warriors | Dangerous Throw | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,000 | Sean Russell |
| Nelson Asofa-Solomona | Storm | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $3,000 | Mark Nawaqanitawase |
| Toafofoa Sipley | Sea Eagles | Dangerous Contact | 2 | Guilty at Panel | 4 | $0 | David Klemmer |
| Braidon Burns | Cowboys | Dangerous Contact | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,000 | Reece Walsh |
| Cory Paix | Broncos | Crusher Tackle | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $1,500 | Karl Lawton |
| Kurt Donoghoe | Dolphins | High Tackle – Careless | 1 | Guilty – Early Plea | 0 | $3,000 | Keano Kini |
