Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Turpin and Nat Butcher have submitted their pleas after the trio were cited by the Match Review Committee following their Round 15 clash with the Penrith Panthers.
Waerea-Hargreaves has entered an early guilty plea for both his Grade One Contrary Conduct charges. As a result, he will receive two separate monetary penalties of $3000 ($6000 total).
In relation to his Grade One Shoulder Charge, Turpin has elected to enter an early guilty plea. Consequently, he will receive a monetary penalty of $3000.
Butcher has also elected to enter an early guilty plea in relation to his Grade One Crusher Tackle Charge. As a result, the back-rower will receive a monetary penalty of $3000.
Waerea-Hargreaves, Turpin and Butcher will be available for the Roosters’ Round 16 match with the Newcastle Knights.
Originally published Sunday June 11 at 1:23pm.
Following the Sydney Roosters Round 15 match against the Penrith Panthers, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Turpin and Nat Butcher have been cited by the Match Review Committee.
Waerea-Hargreaves was issued with two separate Grade One Contrary Conduct charges for an incident that occurred in the 73rd minute of the match.
Should the forward elect to enter an early guilty plea on both his charges, he will receive two monetary fines of $3000 ($6000 total). However, if found guilty at the judiciary, he will be unavailable for up to four matches, with each charge carrying a two-match suspension.
Turpin was cited for a Grade One Shoulder Charge. If the hooker elects to enter an early guilty plea, he will receive a monetary fine of $3000. Should the 26-year-old contest the charge and be found guilty by the panel, he will be unavailable for two matches.
Butcher has been issued a Grade One Crusher Tackle Charge. If the back-rower elects to enter an early guilty plea, he will receive a monetary fine of $3000. If found guilty at the judiciary, however, the 25-year-old will be unavailable for two matches.
Waerea-Hargreaves, Turpin and Butcher have until Monday at 12pm to enter their pleas.
