Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has questioned the disjointed nature of Ashley Klein’s officiating, claiming there was only 22 minutes of ball-in-play action in the first half.

Speaking after his side’s 22-14 preliminary finals loss to the Storm , the Cronulla coach made it clear he believed Craig Bellamy’s men were the better team on Friday night.

However, Fitzgibbon was asked about the 18 penalties that were blown in the game and immediately aired his frustration.

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