Get mums to hand out the punishment.

''The reason I've got a clean skin is probably because I'm more scared of my mum than anything else,'' Patten said. ''I don't want to embarrass [her].''

While a parental tribunal is an unlikely step for the NRL, extreme measures could be called for should the incidents which have marred the opening to the NRL season continue.

The Bulldogs are conducting their second internal investigation into an off-field incident in as many weeks with youngsters Jamal Idris and Ben Barba alleged to have become involved in a scuffle at Wentworthville Leagues Club on Saturday night.

Bulldogs officials said investigations into the incident were ongoing, Patten admitting players had to be aware of the increased scrutiny.

''Some of the things that get written up and get time on the TV and the radio just shouldn't get that much time I don't think,'' Patten said.

''I know it sells papers but it's becoming a bit of a joke at the moment.

''Having said that the players do have to realise the scrutiny we're under especially at the moment and should act accordingly.''

While keen to resolve the Barba-Idris incident, the Bulldogs could have more pressing concerns today with their appeal against the stripping of two competition points due to be handed in to the NRL.

The Bulldogs were docked the points after it was revealed they had 14 players on the field when they scored the match-winning try against Penrith in round two.

Skipper Andrew Ryan, who was at the centre of the breach when he returned to the field under the instruction of a trainer, said the club was trying to look beyond the drama.

''We can't control anything to do with the two points from the Penrith game,'' Ryan said.

''But at the moment we're two wins out of three games so we take a fair bit of confidence out of that.''

Meanwhile, former Bulldog Willie Mason says he has no plans to leave the Sydney Roosters and has learned his lesson from breaking the club's alcohol policy.

Mason and teammate Nate Myles were stood down from the NRL on Monday and ordered to play for the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup for drinking on Sunday, outside of the club's agreed drinking guidelines.

The former Test star is not happy to be punished for drinking ''four or five beers'' at his home, but will cop the penalty on the chin. Mason said yesterday, ''Live and learn. If I do it again I'm an idiot.'' AAP