Sydney Roosters have elected to enter an early guilty plea in relation to a Grade One Dangerous Contact charge on Egan Butcher
As a result, Butcher will receive a monetary fine of $1800 and will be available for selection for the Roosters’ Round 2 clash with the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday March 11.
Originally published Monday, March 6 2023 at 11:20am:
Following the Sydney Roosters Round 1 match against the Dolphins, second-rower Egan Butcher has been cited by the NRL Match Review Committee.
Butcher was issued with a Grade One Dangerous Contact charge as a result of an incident that occurred while he was making a tackle in the 62nd minute of the game.
Should the Club elect to enter an early guilty plea, Butcher will receive a monetary fine of $1800.
If found guilty at the judiciary panel, however, Butcher must pay a $2500 fine.
Sydney Roosters has until 12pm Tuesday to enter their plea.
