The NRL league judiciary has come in for scrutiny again after the opening round of play-offs

A week on from Phil Gould demanding an overhaul - comparing the process to a murder trial - former rep prop Paul Gallen has bemoaned inconsistency.

Gallen believes intent should be given greater consideration, with Patrick Carrigan facing a one-week ban for a high tackle in Brisbane's win over Canberra.



Walsh has been fined for a headbutt on Hudson Young, but is free to play next week's preliminary final.

The Broncos match against the winner of the Panthers-Bulldogs fixture will be held on a Sunday afternoon to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final.

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