Daly Cherry-Evans and Roosters trio face MRC charges after semi-final
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Daly Cherry-Evans and two other Sydney Roosters players have received charges from the Match Review Committee (MRC) following a semi-final victory over the Cronulla Sharks on September 19, 2026. Lindsay Collins and Billy Smith were cited for Grade 1 dangerous contact, while Cherry-Evans faced a trip charge. Each player received a fine, with no suspensions issued, allowing them to participate in the upcoming preliminary final against the Dolphins. The MRC's decisions followed incidents during the match that raised concerns regarding player safety.
- •Roosters defeated Sharks 46-10 in semi-final.
- •Collins and Smith charged for early tackles.
- •Cherry-Evans charged for a trip incident in the second half.
- •All three players receive fines but no suspensions.
- •Roosters next play the Dolphins in the preliminary final.
- 1:28 AMZero Tackle NRL — Daly Cherry-Evans among Roosters trio learn MRC charges
"Dangerous tackles and a trip took place against the Sharks.
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