The NRL Judiciary has issued fines and suspensions following a series of high tackles and dangerous plays across the league. Notable among these is Stephen Crichton, who has been fined $950 for dangerous contact in the recent clash. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs star’s penalty reflects ongoing concerns over player safety and adherence to tackle regulations.
For the Brisbane Broncos, several players faced the judiciary:
- Xavier Willison (Round 26, careless high tackle) was suspended for 1 match.
- Tristan Sailor (Round 26, careless high tackle) received a $1000 fine.
- Brendan Piakura, penalized for dangerous contact multiple times, was fined $1800 for infractions in both Rounds 25 and 19.
Other key Broncos players also penalized include:
- Reece Walsh (Round 23, shoulder charge) fined $1500.
- Jordan Riki (Round 15, dangerous contact) suspended for 2 games.
The Canberra Raiders saw Hudson Young fined $1800 for a high tackle in Round 27, while Elliott Whitehead was suspended for 3 games due to dangerous contact in Round 26 and fined $1800 for contrary conduct.
This latest round of fines and suspensions emphasizes the NRL’s commitment to maintaining player safety and enforcing rules on dangerous plays, with fines ranging up to $3000 for severe offenses like shoulder charges and dangerous throws.