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