Ricky Stuart Criticizes Refereeing Inconsistencies After Raiders Loss

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart expressed frustration with the officiating during his team’s 34-16 loss to the Cowboys on Friday night. Stuart highlighted inconsistencies in the penalties awarded, particularly questioning a crucial off-side call against Raiders’ hooker Danny Levi.

Stuart acknowledged his team’s lack of discipline but pointed out discrepancies in the refereeing decisions, emphasizing that certain penalties weren’t being consistently enforced as they should have been.

During a post-match press conference, Stuart raised concerns about the management of on-field discipline and alluded to a lack of clarity in penalty enforcement, speculating on the criteria for player sin-binning.

While both teams received an equal number of penalties in the match, Stuart suggested that not all instances of ill-discipline were being penalized consistently, indicating a possible disparity in how each half was officiated.

The Raiders coach also addressed the disappointment of the home crowd at GIO Stadium, where the team suffered their third consecutive defeat. Responding defensively to questions about fan reactions, Stuart emphasized the team’s efforts and determination to secure victories at home.