NRL Judiciary Round 18: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves banned for high shot

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There were a spate of charges stemming from Round 18, with Sifa Talakai and Jaeman Salmon facing stints on the sideline. 

Meanwhile, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves also found himself in hot water during his milestone game for the Sydney Roosters.

The prop caught Max Feagai high and was sent to the sin-bin for the shot, which will sideline him for a month. 

Take a look at all the Round 18 NRL Judiciary charges below:

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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves banned for high shot at NRL Judiciary

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves made history in the Roosters big win over the Dragons when he played his 307th game for the Tricolours, a club record.

True to form in his long career, he also found himself in the referee's eyeline during the first half, when he was sent to the sin-bin for a high shot on Feagai.

He was put on report as well as being put in the bin and has since been issued with a three-game ban. 

However, he elected to fight the charge at the judiciary, seeking a downgrade. 

The prop was unable to convince the panel that the grade two charge should have been lowered though and copped a four-match ban as a result. 

Api Koroisau avoids suspension for dangerous contact charge

Api Koroisau avoided suspension after he was put on report during the Wests Tigers' 40-28 loss to Melbourne. 

The Tigers skipper made dangerous contact with Jahrome Hughes, when he ran through the Storm No.7's leg after he kicked the ball. 

Hughes stayed down momentarily while receiving treatment before he got to his feet and played out the rest of the game. 

However, the Tigers rake only received a monetary fine of $1,000 with an early guilty plea. 

Jaeman Salmon hit with two-game ban

Bulldogs utility Jaeman Salmon has been hit with a two-game ban after being issued with a grade two dangerous contact charge in his side's win over the Warriors on Saturday.

Salmon hit Te Maire Martin late during the match, controversially going unpenalised, but he was later charged with the offence.

However, Salmon also suffered a fractured jaw, meaning he will be out for six weeks and will serve the suspension during his time recovering from the injury.

Sifa Talakai charged with one-match suspension 

Cronulla slipped to their third straight loss against the Gold Coast with matters made worse by Sifa Talakai now facing time on the sidelines. 

The backrower hit Sam Verrills high during Friday night's 20-16 loss at Coffs Harbour and was sent to the sin-bin for the contact. 

He has since been issued with a grade two careless high tackle charge which carries a one-match ban.  

Richie Kennar cops fine in Souths win

Rabbitohs centre Richie Kennar has avoided suspension following a high shot in the first half of his side's win over Parramatta.

Kennar was charged with a grade one careless high tackle.

He'll be fined $1,800 with an early guilty plea.

Full Round 18 Judiciary charge list

PlayerChargeOpponentEarly pleaGuilty at panel
Jared Waerea-HargreavesHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Max Feagai3 matches4 matches
Michael JenningsHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Jaydn Su'A$1,000$1,500
Jaydn Su'AHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Michael Jennings$1,000$1,500
Luke BrooksHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Kyle Feldt$1,000$1,500
Api KoroisauDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Jahrome Hughes$1,000$1,500
David KlemmerHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Kane Bradley$3,0002 matches
Jaeman SalmonDangerous Contact (Grade 2)Te Maire Martin2 matches3 matches
Jackson FordCrusher Tackle (Grade 1)Vilame Kikau$3,0002 matches
Vilame KikauDangerous Contact - Tripping (Grade 1)Roger Tuivasa-Sheck$1,800$2,500
Marcelo MontoyaShoulder Charge (Grade 1)Connor Tracey$1,500$2,000
Jesse ArtharsDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Brad Schneider$1,000$1,500
Alofiana Khan-Pereira Dangerous Contact
-Tripping (Grade 1)
Will Kennedy$1,000$1,500
Sifa TalakaiHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Sam Verrills 1 match2 matches
Richard KennarHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Sean Russell$1,800$2,500
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