Canterbury Bulldogs coach Dean Pay has been hit with a $25,000 fine for his comments about the officials following an NRL defeat to Brisbane Broncos last week.
Pay did not hold back after watching his side suffer a 22-20 loss at Suncorp Stadium last Thursday, venting his fury over what he felt were "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" decisions.
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He also raised eyebrows by stating "it's like we're not supposed to win" after Moses Mbye was sin-binned for a professional foul right at the end, resulting in a penalty which won it for the Broncos.
NRL head of football Brian Canavan said Pay's comments "went beyond the acceptable parameters" and he was hit with a hefty fine.
The Bulldogs have five business days to respond to the breach notice and may launch an appeal.
A Bulldogs statement said: "The club is currently reviewing the contents of the breach notice and will consider the appropriate action to take in the next few days."
