Knights prop Johnston able to pay to play in NRLW GF

The NRLW's generous judiciary system will allow star Newcastle forward Caitlan Johnston to pay $400 to play in the grand final, despite a high tackle charge.

Johnston was on Monday morning hit with a grade-one charge for a careless high tackle on Brisbane lock Mariah Denman, in the Knights' 30-24 semi-final win on Sunday.

While the offence carries with it a one-match ban with an early guilty plea, NRLW rules allow players to accept a $400 fine in place of most grade-one offences.

It means the NSW and Australian representative prop will be able to play in the decider against the Gold Coast, provided she takes up that option.

The Titans have no judiciary concerns ahead of the grand final, with no charges coming out of their 12-0 win over the Sydney

The NRL overhauled the women's judiciary system last year in a bid to reduce the length of bans given the shorter season, while also avoiding mandatory fines given the relatively small pay earned by women players.

Under the new rules, players are able to accept warnings or choose between a $400 fine or one-game ban for the majority of grade-one offences.

Johnston's charge is her second of the year, after a ban for a grade-two high tackle in round three.

Brisbane prop Brianna Clark was also charged with a grade-one crusher tackle following Sunday's semi-final, but faces a ban of up to two games for what is deemed a more serious offence.