Can anyone confirm if there is any truth to the whispers that it didn't actually go to tribunal
He took the pre-tribunal early plea, definitely didn't go to tribunal.

Travis Tuck Goodwood Saints 1 Undue rough play - - - Pre-Tri 2 1

Pre-Tri = player pleaded guilty and penalty determined by Tribunal prior to hearing

The league is full of officials, umpires etc who at some part of their life have had affiliations with various clubs. To suggest someone like Tony Roach would have his judgement clouded by previous associations is to not know the man. (PS: I'm not Tony Roach)