Bulldogs veteran Reynolds apologises for NRL ref spray

May 02, 2023 12:06 PM AEST | By AAPNEWS

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Canterbury veteran Josh Reynolds has apologised for swearing at referee Grant Atkins in the round-nine win over St George Illawarra.

Reynolds lashed out at Atkins at halftime of Sunday's game, claiming it was "bullshit" he had been penalised for illegally applying pressure to Tyrell Sloan's neck as he tackled the fullback minutes earlier.

Known for his dim view of referee abuse, Atkins pulled Reynolds to one side for a stern lecture and warned Bulldogs captain Reed Mahoney the utility would be ordered from the field if he misspoke again.

The match review committee had originally intended to let the incident slide but at the urging of NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, proposed a grade-one contrary conduct charge and a $1000 fine.

A contrite Reynolds regretted setting a poor example for young fans.

"I am really sorry for all the kids that had to hear that," Reynolds told The Big Sports Breakfast.

"It's obviously not a great look. I love being a role-model for the young kids."

Reynolds claimed he had lashed out in self-admonishment for conceding the penalty and had not intended to disrespect the referee.

"Costing my team a penalty like that kills me. Hopefully people can understand that I was fairly riled up," he said.

"I'll be honest and say that I wish I chose my wording a bit better. I really do mean that. One hundred per cent.

"To clear everything up, it wasn't an actual personal attack on the ref. It wasn't about him at all. It was more about the situation.

"I'm sure people can understand that, in the heat of battle, as a player, I'm allowed to ask a question and I'm allowed to have an opinion on that call."

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