Match Review Committee Hands Down Major Round 7 Charges
Wayde Egan, Emre Guler, Peter Mamouzelos, Jaydn Su’A, Patrick Herbert and Brendan Piakura headline six players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Saturday’s Round 7 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
A total of three players were charged from the clash between the Rabbitohs and Dragons, with Su’A’s send-off the biggest talking point of the night.
Su’A became the first player sent off in the NRL since Justin Olam, who was dismissed for a high tackle while playing for the Wests Tigers against the North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval on August 1, 2024.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayde Egan | Warriors | Careless High Tackle on Keano Kini | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Emre Guler | Dragons | Dangerous Contact on Brandon Smith | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Peter Mamouzelos | Rabbitohs | Dangerous Contact on David Fale | Grade 1 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Peter Mamouzelos | Rabbitohs | Careless High Tackle on Setu Tu | Grade 1 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Emre Guler | Dragons | Dangerous Contact on Jamie Humphreys | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Jaydn Su’A | Dragons | Shoulder Charge on Cameron Murray | Grade 3 | 3 matches | 4 matches |
| Patrick Herbert | Tigers | Dangerous Contact on Brendan Piakura | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Brendan Piakura | Broncos | Crusher Tackle on Jahream Bula | Grade 1 | $3,000 | 2 matches |
Players Charged in Round 7 (Saturday)
- Wayde Egan – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Emre Guler – Dangerous Contact (2 charges)
- Peter Mamouzelos – Dangerous Contact & Careless High Tackle
- Jaydn Su’A – Shoulder Charge (Grade 3)
- Patrick Herbert – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Brendan Piakura – Crusher Tackle (Grade 1)
Key Charge
Jaydn Su’A (Dragons)
Su’A faces the most serious sanction after being charged with a Grade 3 Shoulder Charge following an incident involving Cameron Murray in the 69th minute.
The Dragons forward was sent off, marking the first send-off in the NRL since Justin Olam.
- Early Plea: 3-match suspension
- If Guilty at Panel: 4-match suspension
Rabbitohs vs Dragons Match Impact
The clash produced five separate charges, making it the most heavily scrutinised game of the round.
Peter Mamouzelos (Rabbitohs)
- Dangerous Contact on David Fale
- Careless High Tackle on Setu Tu
- Early Plea (each): $750 fine
Emre Guler (Dragons)
- Dangerous Contact on Brandon Smith
- Dangerous Contact on Jamie Humphreys
- Early Plea (each): $1,800 fine
Other Charges
Wayde Egan (Warriors)
- Incident: Careless High Tackle on Keano Kini
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
Patrick Herbert (Tigers)
- Incident: Dangerous Contact on Brendan Piakura
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
Brendan Piakura (Broncos)
- Incident: Crusher Tackle on Jahream Bula
- Early Plea: $3,000 fine
- Panel Risk: 2-match suspension
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee must decide whether to:
- Accept the early guilty plea, or
- Challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Any contested charges will be heard early next week.
