NRL Judiciary

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The NRL Judiciary is the disciplinary judiciary of the National Rugby League (NRL), a rugby league competition. The Judiciary regulates the on field conduct of players from NRL clubs.[1][2]

The NRL Judiciary is made up of former players who convene in three-man panels to rule on on-field incidents. The judiciary is currently chaired by Supreme Court of NSW Justice Geoffrey Bellew and made up of former players Ben Creagh, Sean Garlick, Bob Lindner, Tony Puletua and Dallas Johnson.[3][4]

An integrity unit was formed on 7 February 2013 and is headed by former Federal Court judge Tony Whitlam.[5]

Points system[]

Offence Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
Tripping $1,500 or 100 200 300
Kicking 200 300 400
Striking 200 300 400
Reckless high tackle 400 500 600
Intentional high tackle Refer to panel
Careless high tackle $1,500 or 100 200 300
Dropping Knees 200 300 400
Dangerous Throw $1,500 or 100 300 500
Contrary conduct $1,500 or 100 200 300
Detrimental conduct $1,500 or 100 200 300
Dangerous contact - head/neck 100 300 500
Dangerous contact - other 100 200 300
Shoulder charge 200 350 500
Crusher tackle 200 350 500

Source:[6]

History[]

Suspensions[]

NRL records[]

Source:[7]

Player Charges Season Matches suspended Club
Danny Williams Striking 2004 18 Melbourne Storm
John Hopoate Striking 2005 17 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
James Graham Biting 2012 12 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Clint Newton Striking 2004 12 Newcastle Knights
John Hopoate 3 × Contrary conduct 2001 12 Wests Tigers
Luke O'Donnell Reckless high tackle 2003 11 Wests Tigers
Lopini Paea Dangerous Throw 2006 10 Sydney Roosters
Luke MacDougall Dangerous Throw 2005 10 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Tim Maddison Striking 2002 10 North Queensland Cowboys
Greg Bird Dangerous contact - head/neck 2004 10 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Judiciary Code".
  2. ^ "News".
  3. ^ Dean Ritchie & Christian Nicolussi (4 June 2010). "Johnathan Thurston let-off backfires on NRL". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  4. ^ Brent Read & Stuart Honeysett ey (10 June 2010). "The rule shift that saved Jarryd Hayne". The Australian. Australia: News Limited. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
  5. ^ "NRL creates integrity unit in response to Crime Commission probe into Australian sport". Smh.com.au. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Judiciary Code". NRL Football Operations. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  7. ^ "The longest NRL suspensions in the modern era". www.sportingnews.com. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2020.

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