The Sydney Roosters have elected to enter early guilty pleas in relation to both the Grade One Crusher Tackle charge on Angus Crichton and the Grade One Careless High Tackle charge on Egan Butcher.
As a result, Crichton will accrue 315 points and will be unavailable to line up for 3 matches.
Butcher will receive a monetary fine of $1150 and will be available for selection for the Roosters' Round 22 match against the Brisbane Broncos.
Originally Published 08/08/2021 at 1:00pm
Following the Sydney Roosters Round 21 match against the Penrith Panthers, Angus Crichton and Egan Butcher have been cited by the NRL Match Review Committee.
Angus Crichton was charged with a Grade One Crusher Tackle charge resulting from an incident in the 27th minute of the match.
The base penalty for the charge is 200 points.
Due to one prior similar offence in the last two years, and two prior non-similar offences in the last two years, should the Club enter an early guilty plea, Crichton will receive 315 points and will be unavailable for three matches.
If found guilty at the panel, Crichton will receive 410 points and be unavailable for four matches.
Egan Butcher was charged with a Grade One Careless High Tackle charge resulting from an incident in the 39th minute of the match.
The base penalty for the charge is a monetary fine of $1500.
Should the Club enter an early guilty plea, Butcher will receive a monetary fine of $1150. If found guilty at the panel, Butcher will receive a monetary fine of $1500.
The Club has until Monday at 12pm to enter their plea.
Roosters.com.au will keep Members and supporters up to date with any further information.
