LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Sydney Roosters mentor Trent Robinson has come out firing after his squad finished their showdown with the Canterbury Bulldogs with only 11 players on the field.
The clash was a rollercoaster ride, with the Roosters nearly mounting a heroic comeback from a 26-0 halftime deficit, despite losing key players Sam Walker and James Tedesco to concussion, and seeing Dominic Young marched off in a chaotic first half.
Robinson, known for his fiery passion for the game, did not hold back in his criticism of the referees' decision-making.
The turning point came when Young was given his marching orders in the 27th minute for a bone-jarring hit on Bulldogs' fullback Blake Taaffe, leaving him sprawled on the ground.
Legendary commentator Steve Roach didn't mince his words either, declaring, "That's hit him right on the chin.
You watch the replay.
In today's game, he's blindsided him, come in and got him right on the chops.
That's a send-off honestly."
In the world of Rugby League, tempers flare and emotions run high, and Robinson's frustration was palpable as he dissected the contentious sin bin call that left his team shorthanded.
The Roosters may have come up short on the scoreboard, but their fighting spirit and resilience in the face of adversity did not go unnoticed.
It was a game that will be talked about for weeks to come, with Robinson's post-game tirade adding fuel to the fiery debate over refereeing decisions in the NRL.