NRL Judiciary Round 10: Harry Grant found not guilty after dangerous contact charge

Mark Molyneux

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Harry Grant has avoided a fine, with the NRL Judiciary finding him not guilty to a controversial dangerous contact charge. 

Isaiah Papali'i and Daniel Saifiti, meanwhile, are both set for at least a week on the sidelines.

Earlier in the round, Parramatta duo Ryan Matterson and Shaun Lane were cited by the match review committee following their side's loss to Brisbane. 

Lane was charged for making dangerous contact in the first half, while Matterson was cited for contrary conduct during the match. 

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Take a look at all the Round 10 NRL Judiciary charges below:

Harry Grant successfully challenges charge at NRL Judiciary

Grant has officially been cleared of a dangerous contact charge, and will not be required to pay a $1,000 fine.

The Storm captain was controversially penalised and sent to the sin-bin after making contact with Daniel Atkinson's legs during Melbourne's loss to Cronulla.

After not taking the early guilty plea and electing to fight the citation, Grant has walked away without a charge and fine.

Four Roosters charged in win over Warriors

The Sydney Roosters claimed a massive 20-point win against the New Zealand Warriors, but it was a costly outing for the team, with four separate players charged by the judiciary. 

The most severe offender was Sandon Smith, who will miss at least one game after a grade 2 dangerous contact charge against Dylan Walker. 

Joseph Suaalii, Angus Crichton, and Luke Keary are all also facing fines, for a collection of dangerous contact charges.

Isaiah Papali'i pays price for trip

Isaiah Papali'i was among the Tigers' best in their loss to Newcastle in Tamworth but they look set to be without him for at least one match.

The backrower lazily threw a leg out when wrong-footed by Leo Thompson, tripping him up and bringing him down.

Papali'i will miss one match with an early guilty plea or miss two if he fights the charge and is unsuccessful.

The Tigers face the Dolphins and Cowboys over the next fortnight.

Daniel Saifiti suspended over high shot

Newcastle will have to make do without Daniel Saifiti for at least one match after he was suspended for a high tackle on Jake Simpkin.

The Knights big man collected Simpkin late in his side's win and will miss two matches if he challenges the charge and loses.

Coming up, Newcastle have the Titans, then the bye, before a clash with the Bulldogs.

Shaun Lane and Ryan Matterson cited

Matterson and Lane will be able to escape with monetary fines after being cited during the Eels' clash against the Broncos. 

Lane will cop a $1,000 fine for dangerous contact on Deine Mariner, if he takes the early guilty plea. 

Meanwhile, Matterson will incur a $1,800 fine with an early guilty plea after pulling the hair of Xavier Willison while making a tackle.

If he elects to fight the charge at the judiciary and is found guilty, he will cop a $2,500 fine. 

Full Round 10 Judiciary charge list

PlayerChargeOpponentEarly pleaGuilty at panel
Moeaki FotuaikaDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Tom Dearden$3,0002 matches
Reece RobsonDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Beau Femor$1,000$1,500
Griffin NeameCrusher Tackle (Grade 1)Keano Kini$1,500$2,000
Sandon SmithDangerous Contact (Grade 2)Dylan Walker1 match2 matches
Angus CrichtonDangerous Contact - Tripping (Grade 1)Dallin Watene-Zelezniak$1,000$1,500
Luke KearyDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Shaun Johnson$1,800$2,500
Joseph SuaaliiDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Wayde Egan$1,000$1,500
Harry GrantDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Daniel Atkinson$1,000$1,500
Matt FrenchDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Hame Sele$1,000$1,500
Daniel SaifitiHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 2)Jake Simpkin1 match2 matches
Alex SeyfarthHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)David Armstrong$1,800$2,500
Jackson HastingsHigh Tackle - Careless (Grade 1)Jahream Bula$1,000$1,500
Isaiah Papali'iDangerous Contact - Tripping (Grade 2)Leo Thompson1 match2 matches
Ryan MattersonContrary Conduct (Grade 1)Xavier Willison$1,800$2,500
Shaun LaneDangerous Contact (Grade 1)Deine Mariner$1,000$1,500
Kurtis MorrinHigh Tackle- Careless (Grade 1)Liam Henry$1,800$2,500

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Mark Molyneux

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.