The NRL has made a significant decision regarding Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton, opting not to charge him for a high tackle on Dragons newcomer Setu Tu.
This choice sparked considerable criticism online, especially since Crichton was not sent to the sin-bin. He remains eligible for selection in their upcoming Round 3 match against the Raiders.
Meanwhile, the Match Review Committee has announced three charges from the double-header event held in Las Vegas on Saturday evening (local time).
Newcastle Knights lock Tyson Frizell has been penalized with a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge for a tackle on Thomas Mikaele, which allegedly has resulted in a suspected MCL injury due to a 'Cannonball' tackle.
If Frizell accepts an early guilty plea, he will face a fine of $1000; however, if he contests the charge and is found guilty, the penalty increases to $1500.
In an associated incident, Braidon Burns received a Grade 2 shoulder charge for hitting Kalyn Ponga, resulting in a sin-bin during the 72nd minute of play.
Should Burns take the early plea option, he will be sidelined for two games. If he chooses to fight the charge and loses, he could miss three games in total.
In the second match of the double-header, Dragons winger Christian Tuipulotu was charged with a Grade 1 shoulder tackle against Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey.
Tuipulotu faces a fine of $1500 if he opts for an early plea, while a guilty verdict at the panel will lead to a larger fine of $2000.