Dolphins forward Oryn Keeley and North Queensland Cowboys opponent Coen Hess have both been slapped with charges by the NRL's match review committee after Thursday night's contest.
In what was a heavy win for the Dolphins despite a second-half comeback mounted by North Queensland, both charged players will escape with a fine.
Keeley was the only player placed on report during the game for a second-half dangerous tackle on Cowboys back Jaxson Paulo.
He has been slapped with a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge and will pay $1000 with an early guilty plea, or $1500 if he is found guilty at the panel.
Hess, on the other hand, wasn't placed on report for a late game crusher tackle against Dolphins second-rower Connelly Lemuelu, but has since been charged.
The Grade 1 charge is a first on his record, but will see him pay $1500 with an early guilty plea, or $2000 if he fights and is found guilty at the panel.
Both Hess and Keeley must make a call on their pleas by midday (AEST) on Saturday, with any potential hearings to be held in Sydney on Tuesday evening.
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