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Jeremy Smith has accepted the early guilty plea for a grade one tripping charge in the 23rd minute of Sunday's match against the Sydney Roosters.

By taking the early plea, Smith will be available to play in this Saturday's match against the Wests Tigers.

EARLIER:

Newcastle Knights forward Jeremy Smith has been issued with a grade one tripping charge by the Match Review Committee on Monday.

With an early plea, Smith won't miss a game.

The Club will consider Smith's options before deciding on the plea by midday on Tuesday.