Even South Sydney hooker Damien Cook has been left scratching his head over teammate Sam Burgess escaping with a fine for his high shot on Cronulla’s Matt Moylan.

Cook has called for an end-of-year judiciary review after admitting he was confused by the decision while Penrith’s James Maloney copped a one match ban for tripping.

There has been outrage over South Sydney skipper Burgess being allowed to take part in Sunday’s blockbuster against Melbourne after successfully having his careless tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary this week.

NSW coach Brad Fittler on Thursday said it was “ridiculous” that Burgess had escaped with a $1900 fine while Sharks fullback Moylan will miss this week because of delayed onset concussion.

While relieved Burgess had escaped a ban, Cook admitted he was just as confused as NRL fans as to how the judiciary reached their verdicts after Maloney was hit with a suspension.

“We’re, at the moment, probably on the same page as some of the fans,” he told Sky Sports Radio.

“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.”

However, Cook hoped an end of season review removed the judiciary’s “grey areas”.

“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.”

Meanwhile, Fittler maintained the rage over the Burgess verdict on the Wide World of Sports website on Thursday.

“I thought it was ridiculous. That was just ridiculous,” he said.

“Matty Moylan had about a tenth of a second to prepare for Sam.

“Matty spotted him right at the last second and had no time to prepare for any sort of impact.

“And Sam has hit him straight on the chin. For Sam not to miss a week is ridiculous.

“Matt Moylan’s not playing this week because he got knocked out.”

Former MRC chairman Greg McCallum this week told AAP that Burgess should have been hit with the more serious charge of reckless high tackle, which would attract a three to four week ban.