The Dolphins clinched an NRL top eight spot amidst controversy, as Coach Ricky Stuart criticized officiating after their 30-22 win against Canberra.
Coach Ricky Stuart has lambasted the NRL's officiating, saying he's never been so confused about the rules after controversial calls overshadowed the Dolphins 30-22 victory against Canberra.
In a fiery two-minute press conference, where Stuart didn't answer any questions, the coach took aim at the referees and bunker after a series of 50/50 calls fell the visitors' way on Thursday night at GIO Stadium.
Most significantly, a second-half call where Joe Tapine and Morgan Smithies made a big tackle on Ray Stone was ruled a penalty by Todd Smith, with the referee saying Smithies made "unnecessary contact" with his elbow.