Cody Walker receives NRL disciplinary fine after Rabbitohs elimination final loss

South Sydney Rabbitohs five-eighth Cody Walker has been charged by the Match Review Committee following a high tackle during Friday night’s 20-10 elimination final loss to the Newcastle Knights. The veteran playmaker was placed on report for an incident involving Jermaine McEwen at Allianz Stadium. Walker faces a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge, resulting in an $1,800 fine that could increase to $2,500 should he appeal the ruling. The match concluded the Rabbitohs' 2026 season and coincided with a calf injury that forced Walker from the field after 30 minutes of play. While the 36-year-old remains unsigned for the 2027 season, South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly has stated the club intends to offer him a 12-month contract extension. Walker enters the off-season focused on recovering from his calf injury while the club addresses his pending contract status.

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