Parramatta forward Kelma Tuilagi will face a lengthy stint on the sideline for a dangerous throw in his side's loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Warriors flyer Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been charged for a high tackle, whilst Brisbane Broncos star Jordan Riki has been hit with a two-game ban for his ugly hit on Cameron Murray.
Take a look at all the Round 15 NRL Judiciary charges below:
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Kelma Tuilagi cops lengthy suspension for dangerous throw
It's been a tough season for the Eels, and it's going to get tougher with Tuilagi set to spend at least five weeks on the sidelines.
A bitta drama EARLY.
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Kelma Tuilagi was sent to the sin bin for this dangerous tackle on Lindsay Collins.
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He was cited for a Grade Three dangerous throw but elected to head to the judiciary to dispute this grading.
However, in a late twist, Tuilagi then entered a no-contest to the charge after discovering he had sustained a thumb issue during the game.
The injury will automatically see the backrower spend over a month out of action anyway, so he chose not to head to the judiciary and cop a five-game ban.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak accepts one-match ban
Warriors winger Watene-Zelezniak has copped a one-match ban for a Grade Two high tackle on Grant Anderson in his side's loss to Melbourne.
The offence happened in the 60th minute, as the Storm overcame a slow start to record a 16th straight win over the Warriors and cement their spot on the top of the ladder.
Jordan Riki hit with two-game ban
Riki will spend two games on the sidelines after taking an early plea for his hit on South Sydney's Murray.
Broncos coach Kevin Walter expressed his surprise Riki wasn't sent off for the incident.
"He escalates it!"
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Latrell Mitchell and Jordan Riki get sent to the sin bin.
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“I thought he was lucky to stay on the field,” Walters said post-match.
“He (Riki) was a bit off tonight – he’ll be the first to admit it – and we’ll have a discussion with him. His effort was good, but he didn’t have his head in the right space.
“I don’t think he’ll get suspended. I thought a send-off would have been sufficient.”
Rabbitohs gun Latrell Mitchell has copped a heavy $3,000 fine for being involved in a melee after Riki's hit.
Full Round 15 Judiciary charge list
| Player | Charge | Opponent | Early plea | Guilty at panel |
| Christian Tuipulotu | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Reuben Garrick | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Naufahu Whyte | Dangerous Contact (Grade 1) | Ryan Matterson | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Shaun Lane | $3,000 | 2 matches |
| Kelma Tuilagi | Dangerous Throw (Grade 3) | Lindsay Collins | 4 matches | 5 matches |
| Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 2) | Grant Anderson | 1 match | 2 matches |
| Jordan Riki | Dangerous Contact (Grade 2) | Cameron Murray | 2 matches | 3 matches |
| Latrell Mitchell | Contrary Conduct (Grade 1) | Jordan Riki | $3,000 | 2 matches |
| Chad Townsend | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Matthew Timoko | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Sebastian Kris | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Tom Dearden | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Richard Kennar | High Tackle - Careless (Grade 1) | Selwyn Cobbo | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Jack Bostock | Dangerous Contact (Grade 1) | Will Kennedy | $1,000 | $1,500 |
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