NRL Judiciary Round 6: Rabbitohs forward successfully challenges ban

Joshua Mayne

NRL Judiciary Round 6: Rabbitohs forward successfully challenges ban image

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

PlayerTeamChargeOpponentEarly pleaGuilty at panel
Paul AlamotiPanthersHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Tom Gilbert$1,000$1,500
Brock GrayTitansCrusher Tackle (Grade 1)Christian Tuipulotu$1,500$2,000
Brock GrayTitansHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Jack De Belin1 match2 matches
Billy SmithRoostersHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Reece Walsh1 match2 matches
Jack GosiewskiBroncosHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Victor Radley1 match2 matches
Angus CrichtonRoostersDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Adam Reynolds$1,800$2,500
Kotoni StaggsBroncosDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Sandon Smith$1,800$2,500
Haumole Olakau'atuSea EaglesDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Samuel Stonestreet$1,000$1,500
Jayden SullivanRabbitohsDangerous Contact (Grade 2)Tom Dearden1 match2 matches
Sean KeppieRabbitohsHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Scott Drinkwater$1,0002 matches
Ryan MattersonEelsDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Joseph Tapine$1,000$1,500
Rocco BerryWarriors High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Jack Howarth1 match2 matches
Tui KamikamicaStormHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Marata Niukore$1,000$1,500

Joshua Mayne

Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News currently based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and a journalist at Ministry of Sport. Joshua specialises in rugby league, motorsport and tennis. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.