NRL Judiciary Round 26 (Thursday): Three players have been charged following Thursday night’s clash between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos, with all offences resulting in financial penalties and no suspensions proposed.
The Match Review Committee reviewed several incidents from the Round 26 opener, issuing charges to Storm duo Harry Grant and Moses Leo, along with Broncos forward Aublix Tawha.
All three players have been hit with Grade 1 offences and can resolve their matters by accepting an early guilty plea.
NRL Judiciary Round 26 Thursday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Grant | Storm | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Moses Leo | Storm | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Aublix Tawha | Broncos | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Thursday night’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- Three players were charged from the Round 26 opener
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Harry Grant, Moses Leo and Aublix Tawha were all charged with Grade 1 offences
- Each incident carries financial penalties only
Harry Grant Charge Details
Grant was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 4th minute involving Broncos hooker Billy Walters.
The Storm star has a clean judiciary record, making this his first offence within the NRL’s rolling three-year judiciary period.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Other Charges
- Moses Leo: Grade 1 careless high tackle (49th minute vs Jordan Riki) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
- Aublix Tawha: Grade 1 dangerous contact (59th minute vs Cameron Munster) – $1,000 early plea fine ($1,500 panel).
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea for a reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
As all three offences carry financial penalties only, Thursday night’s judiciary findings are unlikely to impact team selections for the remainder of Round 26.
Should the players accept their early pleas, all matters will be finalised without the need for a Judiciary hearing.
Related Coverage
- Full Round 26 coverage → /nrl/2026-season/round-26/
- NRL Round 26 Team Lists → /nrl-round-26-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
