The first post-Origin games of 2025 got off to an electric start in Round 13, with one team losing a star player for at least a month.
Catch up on all the Round 13 charges below:
Leo Thompson cops monster ban
It seems that nothing is going the Newcastle Knights' way this season, and they copped even more bad news in Round 13, a loss to the Dragons compounded by forward Leo Thompson being placed on report for a crusher tackle.
He will now face four weeks away from the team, with an early guilty plea ruling out a potential five-week suspension if he unsuccessfully challenged the decision.
Thompson's hit came against Dragons' lock Hamish Stewart, capping off a 14-point loss that marked their third defeat in four games.
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Full Round 13 NRL Judiciary charge list, results
| Player | Team | Charge | Opponent | Early plea | Guilty at panel | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Thompson | Knights | Crusher Tackle (Grade 2) | Hamish Stewart | 4 matches | 5 matches | 4 weeks |
| Tyson Frizell | Knights | Careless High Tackle (Grade 1) | Toby Couchman | $1,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Beau Fermor | Titans | Careless High Tackle (Grade 1) | Tyran Wishart | $1,800 | $2,500 | $1,800 |
| Jeremiah Nanai | Cowboys | Crusher Tackle (Grade 1) | Heath Mason | $3,000 | 2 matches | $3,000 |