LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Andrew Fifita was involved in a sideline incident with Sitili Tupouniua after the Bulldogs player was sin-binned in a tough game against the Cronulla Sharks.
Reed Mahoney also found himself in trouble after escaping punishment for two separate incidents.
Mahoney was involved in a swinging arm to the head of Toby Rudolf and a contact with Daniel Atkinson's head, with many believing he should have been sin-binned.
Despite the game being over, Tupouniua was sent to the bin by referee Chris Butler for a late tackle on Braydon Trindall, leading to criticism that it was a token move.
After the match, Fifita was seen confronting Tupouniua as he made his way to the tunnel, expressing his dissatisfaction with the hit on Trindall.
Despite the Sharks being dominated by the Bulldogs, Fifita's actions reflected the frustrations of the team.
Many believed that stronger action should have been taken against Mahoney for the incident involving Atkinson.
Butler only put Mahoney on report, but there were calls for a sin-binning.
The incident involving Tupouniua and Fifita highlighted the tensions in the game, with the former Sharks player expressing his displeasure at the late tackle.
Tupouniua did not respond to Fifita and headed straight to the dressing room.
Overall, the game between the Bulldogs and Sharks was marred by controversial incidents, with Mahoney and Tupouniua both facing scrutiny for their actions.
The sideline confrontation between Fifita and Tupouniua added to the drama of the match.
The incidents have sparked debate among fans and pundits about the consistency and effectiveness of the officiating.