Overview

• The NRL issued $10,000 fines to the North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers for trainers spraying water on the football during kick restarts in their Round 10 match.
• Panthers trainer Shane Elford and Cowboys trainer Mitchell Dunn each received two-match bans, with one match suspended, for their actions.
• Both clubs have five business days to respond to the breach notices, as per the NRL's disciplinary process.
• The league reminded all clubs about the limitations of trainers' roles on match days and warned of sanctions for future violations.
• Cowboys coach Todd Payten received a final warning from the NRL for repeated public criticism of officiating, dating back to 2020.