Warriors utility Dylan Walker has successfully had his Dangerous Contact charge downgraded by the judiciary panel on Thursday night and is free to play the Roosters.
Walker was found guilty but the downgrade to Grade 1 resulted in a $2500 fine and he will take his place in Sunday's game at Mt Smart Stadium.
The panel were satisfied that the force applied by player Walker to Eliesa Katoa was low and in terms of the overall force of the tackle, that a significant contribution was made by Jackson Ford which lessened Walker’s culpability to some degree.
Whilst the panel took the view that the level of Walker’s carelessness was moderate, and that there was an obvious risk of injury stemming from the dangerous contact which he made, they concluded that the balance of relevant factors weighed in favour of a Grade 1.
Meanwhile, Broncos duo Ezra Mam and Payne Haas will miss the Round 9 clash against the Rabbitohs after both entered early guilty pleas to Dangerous Contact charges.
Mam was cited for a tackle on Eel Matt Doorey in the 63rd minute of the clash in Darwin while Haas was charged for an incident involving Reagan Campbell-Gillard one minute later.
Mam and Haas will both be back on deck for Magic Round where the table-topping Broncos face the Sea Eagles.
Roosters forward Victor Radley was cited for his 63rd minute high tackle on Dragons forward Michael Molo on Anzac Day and accepted a $3000 fine with an early guilty plea.
Sea Eagles prop Aaron Woods, Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi and Eels forward J'maine Hopgood all entered early guilty pleas to charges arising from Round 8 and have received monetary fines.
Round 8 Judiciary Results
| Player | Charge | Record | Result | Penalty |
| Victor Radley (Roosters) | Grade 1 Careless High Tackle | 3rd & Subsequent Offence | Guilty - early plea | $3000 fine |
| Dylan Walker (Warriors) | Grade 2 Dangerous Contact | 2nd Offence | Downgraded to 1 | $2500 fine |
| Aaron Woods (Sea Eagles) | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact | 1st Offence | Guilty - early plea | $750 fine |
| Murray Taulagi (Cowboys) | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact | 1st Offence | Guilty - early plea | $750 fine |
| J'maine Hopgood (Eels) | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact | 2nd Offence | Guilty - early plea | $1800 fine |
| Ezra Mam (Broncos) | Grade 2 Dangerous Contact | 1st Offence | Guilty - early plea | 1 match |
| Payne Haas (Broncos) | Grade 2 Dangerous Contact | 1st Offence | Guilty - early plea | 1 match |
Your team's Judiciary Report
Broncos | Raiders | Bulldogs | Sharks
Dolphins | Titans | Sea Eagles | Storm | Knights
Eels | Cowboys | Panthers | Rabbitohs
Dragons | Roosters | Warriors | Wests Tigers
Brisbane Broncos
- Keenan Palasia (Round 7, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Ezra Mam (suspended Round 9 – Dangerous Contact)
- Payne Haas (suspended Round 9 – Dangerous Contact)
Canberra Raiders
- Jordan Rapana (Pre-season Challenge, $3000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Jordan Rapana (suspended Round 2-4 – Shoulder Charge)
- Tom Starling (Round 3, $750 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Jack Wighton (Round 4, $1800 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Jack Wighton (suspended Round 5-6 – Dangerous Contact)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Ryan Sutton (Pre-season Challenge, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Max King (Pre-season Challenge, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Viliame Kikau (Round 2, $3000 fine – Dangerous Contact, Tripping)
- Jayden Okunbor (suspended Round 6 – Dangerous Contact)
Cronulla Sharks
- Briton Nikora (Round 1, $3000 fine – Shoulder Charge)
- Braden Hamlin-Uele (Round 1, $1800 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Wade Graham (suspended Round 2-5 – Reckless High Tackle)
- Dale Finucane (suspended Round 7-9 – Dangerous Contact)
Dolphins
- Tom Gilbert (Round 2, $3000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Jeremy Marshall-King (suspended Round 3-4 – Dangerous Contact)
- Felise Kaufusi (suspended Round 4-7 – Dangerous Contact)
- Herman Ese'ese (Round 5, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Kodi Nikorima (Round 6, $750 fine – Dangerous Throw)
- Brenko Lee (Round 6, $1000 fine – Crusher Tackle)
- Kenny Bromwich (suspended Round 8 – Dangerous Contact)
Gold Coast Titans
- Brian Kelly (suspended Round 1-2 – Dangerous Throw)
- David Fifita (Round 3, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Round 3, $1500 fine – Shoulder Charge)
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- Taniela Paseka (Round 3, $1000 fine – High Tackle)
- Josh Aloiai (Round 3, $1500 fine - Crusher Tackle)
- Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega (suspended Round 8-9 – Shoulder Charge)
- Aaron Woods (Round 8, $750 fine – Dangerous Contact)
Melbourne Storm
- Eliesa Katoa (Round 1, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Justin Olam (Round 3, $750 fine – High Tackle)
- Jahrome Hughes (suspended Round 4-5 – Dangerous Contact)
- Justin Olam (Round 7, $1800 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Trent Loiero (Round 7, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Tui Kamikamica (suspended Round 8 and 10 – Dangerous Contact)
Newcastle Knights
- Phoenix Crossland (Pre-season Challenge, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Mat Croker (suspended Round 1-2 – Dangerous Contact)
- Adam Elliott (Round 1, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Jackson Hastings (Round 2, $1800 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Jacob Saifiti (suspended Round 3-7 – Reckless High Tackle)
- Dylan Lucas (Round 3, $1500 fine – Crusher Tackle)
- Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Round 5, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt (Round 1, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Scott Drinkwater (suspended Round 3-5 – Shoulder Charge)
- Peta Hiku (suspended Round 3-4 – Crusher Tackle)
- Jeremiah Nanai (Round 3, $3000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Jeremiah Nanai (suspended Round 5-6 – Dangerous Throw)
- Valentine Holmes (Round 4, $1500 fine – Shoulder Charge)
- Coen Hess (Round 6, $1800 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Peta Hiku (Round 6, $1800 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Murray Taulagi (Round 8, $750 fine – Dangerous Contact)
Parramatta Eels
- Ryan Matterson (suspended Round 1-3 – Crusher Tackle)
- Maika Sivo (Round 2, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Round 3, $3000 fine - Shoulder Charge)
- Maika Sivo (Round 3, $1800 fine - Contrary Conduct)
- Mitchell Moses (Round 3, $750 fine - Contrary Conduct)
- Junior Paulo (suspended Round 5-6 – Careless High Tackle)
- Maika Sivo (Round 4, $3000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Bailey Simonsson (suspended Round 6-7 – Careless High Tackle)
- J'maine Hopgood (Round 8, $1800 fine – Dangerous Contact)
Penrith Panthers
- Taylan May (suspended Round 1-2 – NRL Breach Notice)
- Mitch Kenny (Round 4, $1800 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Mitch Kenny (Round 6, $3,000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Leon Te Hau (suspended 2 games – Dangerous Throw)
- Taane Milne (suspended Round 1 – Reckless High Tackle)
- Cody Walker (Round 3, $1000 fine – Contrary Conduct)
- Michael Chee Kam (Round 3, $1000 fine – Contrary Conduct)
- Jed Cartwright (Round 4, $750 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Cameron Murray (Round 7, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Davvy Moale (Round 7, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact, Tripping)
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Jayden Sullivan (Round 4, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Jayden Sullivan (Round 4, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact, Tripping)
- Mikaele Ravalawa (Round 5, $1000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Jack de Belin (Round 5, $1000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Jaydn Su'A (Round 6, $1800 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Francis Molo (suspended Round 7-9 – Careless High Tackle)
Sydney Roosters
- Angus Crichton (suspended Pre-Season Challenge Week 1)
- Egan Butcher (Round 1, $1800 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Joseph Suaali'i (Round 2, $3000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Joseph Manu (suspended Round 5 – Careless High Tackle)
- Victor Radley (Round 6, $3000 fine – Dangerous Contact)
- Brandon Smith (Round 7, $3000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
- Nat Butcher (suspended Round 8 – Dangerous Contact)
- Victor Radley (Round 8, $3000 fine – Careless High Tackle)
Warriors
- Te Maire Martin (Round 3, $750 fine - Dangerous Contact Tripping)
- Marata Niukore (Round 3, $1000 fine - Dangerous Contact)
- Marata Niukore (suspended Round 6-7 – Dangerous Contact)
- Dylan Walker (Round 8, $2500 fine – Dangerous Contact)
Wests Tigers
- Isaiah Papali'i (suspended Round 3 – Dangerous Contact)
- Fonua Pole (Round 5, $1500 fine – Crusher Tackle)
- Junior Tupou (Round 5, $1500 fine – Shoulder Charge)
Representative Charges
Indigenous All Stars
- Josh Kerr — Careless High Tackle, 7% of match fee
