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.
The Canberra faithful erupted in boos as Jamayne Isaako slotted a crucial penalty goal before doubling down in heckling the officials as they walked off the field after the full-time whistle.
