NRL match review committee charges eight players following weekend triple header

The NRL match review committee issued charges to eight players following Saturday’s three games, impacting two clubs heading into the finals. North Queensland Cowboys forward Reuben Cotter received a Grade 2 high tackle charge for an incident in the first minute of the loss to the Canberra Raiders. Cronulla Sharks back Michael Gabrael faces a two-match ban after a Grade 3 high tackle charge during his debut against the Melbourne Storm. Both players are currently ineligible for the first week of the finals pending their pleas. Six other players, including Ben Trbojevic, Noah Martin, Matty Nicholson, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Josh King, and Addin Fonua-Blake, received charges ranging from dangerous contact to contrary conduct. These players face various fines or potential suspension based on their disciplinary records. All eight individuals must submit their pleas by midday Monday, with any necessary hearings scheduled for Tuesday evening at Moore Park.

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