Three NRL stars charged after triple sin bin chaos... and big boost for Dolphins
Three NRL players were sin-binned during a chaotic qualifying final between the Warriors and the Dolphins. While the players face fines for their conduct, the Dolphins received a boost as Max Plath was cleared to play in the preliminary finals.
Why it matters
Disciplinary actions in high-stakes playoff games significantly impact team rosters and the competitive balance of the tournament.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Three NRL stars charged after triple sin bin chaos... and big boost for Dolphins 3 sin bins stun in CRAZY first half | 01:09 Fox League from Fox Sports September 13th, 2026 1:09 pm Sin bin drama engulfed the Warriors-Dolphins qualifying final blockbuster with three players learning their fate after they were all sin-binned within six minutes
Centre Adam Pompey was sent for a shoulder charge on Ray Stone with the Warriors holding a slender 10-8 lead in the first half.
Soon after, a minor scuffle ensued after a suspect Isaiya Katoa tackle up-ended Jackson Ford, agitating an already fiery contest.
It led to Warriors star Kurt Capewell charging towards several Dolphins players, which in turn caused Dolphins star Selwyn Cobbo run in from the sideline to join the fray.
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