Parramatta Eels duo Nathan Brown and Marata Niukore have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee.
The charges stem from the Eels' Round 15 win over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
Niukore has been hit with a Grade 1 careless high tackle for a hit on Josh Jackson in the 35th minute.
The charge carries a $2,150 fine for an early guilty plea and $2,850 if he challenges for a downgrade and fails.
Nathan Brown was also hit with the same offence for his tackle on Tuipulotu Katoa in the 47th minute.
The charge carries a $2,150 fine for an early guilty plea and $2,850 if he challenges for a downgrade and fails.
The pair has until midday tomorrow (Tuesday 22 June) to enter pleas.
Brown and Niukore are free to play in Round 16 regardless of their pleas.
| Name | Marata Niukore |
| Club | Eels |
| Time Minute of Match | 35th |
| Charge/Incident | High tackle - Careless |
| Charge Grade | 1 |
| 7yrs incident free discount? | No |
| Base penalty | $1500 |
| Prior Similar Offences in last 2 years (50% loading) | 1 |
| Prior Non-Similar Offences in last 2 years (20% loading) | 2 |
| Carry-over points | N/A |
| Early plea points | $2150 |
| Guilty at panel points | $2850 |
| Misconduct on whom? | Josh Jackson |
| Name | Nathan Brown |
| Club | Eels |
| Time Minute of Match | 43rd |
| Charge/Incident | High tackle - Careless |
| Charge Grade | 1 |
| 7yrs incident free discount? | No |
| Base penalty | $1500 |
| Prior Similar Offences in last 2 years (50% loading) | 1 |
| Prior Non-Similar Offences in last 2 years (20% loading) | 2 |
| Carry-over points | N/A |
| Early plea points | $2150 |
| Guilty at panel points | $2850 |
| Misconduct on whom? | Tuipulotu Katoa |
