Canberra coach Ricky Stuart expressed his bewilderment during a brief, intense press conference lasting just 108 seconds following the Raiders' 30-22 defeat against the Dolphins on Thursday.
Media members, who had diligently awaited his arrival for more than an hour, were left without the chance to ask questions after the Raiders experienced their seventh loss of the season.
Stuart opened his remarks by extending his support to Jai Arrow, the recently retired Rabbitoh who has publicly disclosed his battle with motor neurone disease.
He took a moment to acknowledge the dedication of Raiders' fans who braved the chilly conditions on "a tough time slot, Thursday night," while also commending his "very brave, courageous football team" and conceding that the Dolphins outperformed them.
His subsequent comments appeared to subtly criticize the officiating of the match, particularly noting that referee Todd Smith seemed to overlook several key calls.
Fans, accustomed to the high frequency of penalties and restarts earlier in the 2026 season, witnessed a drastically different officiating style at GIO Stadium.