Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster has sensationally avoided a suspension after the MRC amended his charge following an updated medical report on Manly forward Taniela Paseka.
Munster was initially charged with a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact offence following an incident in the opening 30 minutes of Sunday's clash with Manly.
The Storm star was deemed to be the fourth man into the tackle, with his involvement causing Paseka's right leg to bend awkwardly.
Paseka was unable to return to the field for the remainder of the match, with the initial medical report contributing to the Grade 2 charge handed down to Munster.
However, a subsequent medical report has revealed the injury was not as severe as initially expected, prompting the MRC to dramatically downgrade Munster's charge.
The NRL explained the decision in a statement.
"When initially ascribing a grading to Melbourne Storm's Cameron Munster for the charge of Dangerous Contact, the MRC considered the contents of a Medical Report provided by the injured player's club which offered preliminary details as to the nature and extent of the injury," the NRL said in a statement.
"Subsequently, the Match Review Committee has received a further report which materially alters the nature and extent of the injury suffered by the player.
"Pursuant to Rule 61 of the NRL Judiciary Code, where further expert or medical information warrants a different grading, the Match Review Committee may authorise the Match Review Manager to amend the grading and issue an amended Notice of Charge.
"Following due consideration of this Report, the Match Review Committee has reviewed the charge against Cameron Munster and, in accordance with the Judiciary Code, has forwarded the player an amended Notice of Charge for the offence of Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)."
Munster's amended Grade 1 Dangerous Contact charge now carries a $750 fine, which will increase to $1,000 if he is found guilty at the judiciary panel.
The Storm playmaker is therefore free to play in Melbourne's next match in round 25, with the initial suspension completely removed following the updated medical information.
All other penalties handed down by the MRC remain unchanged.
Jason Saab, Patrick Carrigan, Morgan Knowles, Kotoni Staggs, Sean Keppie and Jack De Belin were all handed varying fines for Grade 1 offences.
