Sean Keppie has successfully challenged the grading of his high tackle on Scott Drinkwater from Grade 2 to 1.
His proposed ban has now been replaced with a $1,000 fine.
Elsewhere, four separate charges were handed out following Friday night's spicy encounter between the Broncos and Roosters.
A Penrith back also found himself on the charge sheet following Thursday's loss to the Dolphins.
The Sporting News compiles this week's Judiciary report.
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Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys: Keppie receives downgrade, Sullivan accepts ban
Bunnies forward Keppie pled guilty to a high tackle on Drinkwater – which saw him sin-binned – and successfully received a charge downgrade at the Judiciary on Tuesday.
Teammate Jayden Sullivan also copped a Grade 2 dangerous contact charge, which was applied for his hit on Tom Dearden. He will miss a match after entering an early guilty plea.
Jack Wighton was notably not cited for his second-half hip drop tackle, which earned a penalty at the time.
Elsewhere, Manly star Haumole Olakau'atu has escaped a ban for his hit on Samuel Stonestreet in the earlier Perth game, copping a $1,000 fine instead.
Warriors vs. Storm: Berry banned for high tackle
A horror afternoon for the Warriors got even worse when Rocco Berry was hit with a suspension for a high shot on Jack Howarth.
Berry has copped a one-game ban with an early guilty plea.
Melbourne didn't get off completely scot-free, however, with Tui Kamikamica pinged for a high shot of his own.
Broncos vs. Roosters: Smith cops suspension
Roosters centre Billy Smith has been handed a one-match ban for a high tackle on Reece Walsh.
Broncos forward Jack Gosiewski was given a one-game holiday for a high shot on Victor Radley, too.
Fines were handed out to Sydney's Angus Crichton and Brisbane's Kotoni Staggs.
Dragons vs. Titans: Gray facing double trouble
Brock Gray will receive a one-match ban and fine for two separate incidents.
He was cited for a high tackle on Jack De Belin and a crusher tackle on Christian Tuipulotu.
Dolphins vs. Panthers: Alamoti charged after sin bin
Paul Alamoti has been charged for his high shot on Tom Gilbert.
After making direct contact with the Dolphins enforcer's head, referee Grant Atkins deemed he made no effort to make a wrapping tackle.
The incident saw the Panthers winger sent to the sin bin in the 25th minute of the match.
Alamoti has dodged suspension, though – he will pay a $1,000 fine with an early guilty plea
Full Round 6 NRL Judiciary charge list, results
Player | Team | Charge | Opponent | Early plea | Guilty at panel |
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Paul Alamoti | Panthers | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Tom Gilbert | $1,000 | |
Brock Gray | Titans | Crusher Tackle (Grade 1) | Christian Tuipulotu | $1,500 | |
Brock Gray | Titans | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2) | Jack De Belin | 1 match | |
Billy Smith | Roosters | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2) | Reece Walsh | 1 match | |
Jack Gosiewski | Broncos | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2) | Victor Radley | 1 match | |
Angus Crichton | Roosters | Dangerous Contact (Grade 1) | Adam Reynolds | $1,800 | |
Kotoni Staggs | Broncos | Dangerous Contact (Grade 1) | Sandon Smith | $1,800 | |
Haumole Olakau'atu | Sea Eagles | Dangerous Contact (Grade 1) | Samuel Stonestreet | $1,000 | |
Jayden Sullivan | Rabbitohs | Dangerous Contact (Grade 2) | Tom Dearden | 1 match | |
Sean Keppie | Rabbitohs | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2) | Scott Drinkwater | $1,000 | |
Ryan Matterson | Eels | Dangerous Contact (Grade 1) | Joseph Tapine | $1,000 | |
Rocco Berry | Warriors | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2) | Jack Howarth | 1 match | |
Tui Kamikamica | Storm | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Marata Niukore | $1,000 |