It's a clear conflict of interest. I'm pretty sure FIFA don't allow refs to officiate games involving their country of origin for that exact reason.Patten shouldn't ref any game, not just Dogs ones.
If the Bulldogs winger was awarded his try then Sione should have been given his too. But no, Patten decides to suddenly investigate frame by frame to find any reason to overturn.
The NRL needs to eliminate this shit real soon or they'll always be a sport that lags behind the rest.