'Grey areas': Burgess' teammate calls for NRL judiciary reform

The NRL judiciary’s decision to let Sam Burgess off the hook stunned many in the rugby league community - including his own teammates.

Burgess fronted the judiciary on Tuesday night, successfully having his charge for a high shot on Matt Moylan reduced from a grade two to a grade one impact.

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The Souths enforcer subsequently and controversially escaped a suspension, while it was later reported that Moylan would miss the next two matches as a result of Burgess’ high hit.

The decision to let Burgess off was roundly criticised in the media, but even Burgess’ teammate Damien Cook was openly puzzled about the outcome.

Speaking on Sky Sports Radio, Cook expressed sympathy with fans who were confused over the judiciary result.

We're, at the moment, probably on the same page as some of the fans," Cook said.

"I'm not exactly 100 per cent sure on how they grade everything these days.

"With Sam, you weren't sure (but) Maloney went in there, had a trip and gets a week and Sam is downgraded to a fine.

"I think we're all learning the new system to be honest with you."

Cook calls for removal of judiciary ‘grey areas’

The Burgess decision, which was labelled ‘ridiculous’ by NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler, prompted Cook to argue the NRL should re-examine the judiciary grading system at season’s end.

Cook said players were confused as to what constituted an illegal hit was what would be a play on.

"We just want a clear understanding of what's what," he said.

"Make it black and white. This year there's been a few grey areas.

"Definitely in the off-season, if they can make everything black and white going into next year, the fans won't have any issues."