Canterbury Bulldogs fined over NRL ref spray in win over Brisbane Broncos
Canterbury have been handed a $5000 fine after trainer Tony Grimaldi was alleged to have verbally sprayed an NRL referee during their round 21 win over Brisbane.
The NRL confirmed the Bulldogs were issued a breach notice on Monday and have five days to decide whether to appeal the fine.
It is believed Grimaldi said "Why don't you ref the game fairly?" to referee Ben Cummins at halftime of the game at ANZ Stadium.
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Canterbury were also fined $15,000 for wearing the wrong jerseys during their round 19 loss to Parramatta, with both teams wearing hooped jumpers for the match.
The penalties add to what has been a miserable season for the club, who are in a battle to avoid finishing with their first wooden spoon since 2008.
The Bulldogs are currently in 14th spot but equal on 14 points alongside 15th-placed Parramatta and last-placed North Queensland, with three games remaining in the regular season.
Canterbury face the Warriors on Sunday, before rounding out their campaign against St George Illawarra and Cronulla - all of whom are in the top eight.
