‘He’s an animal’: Blues to unleash bash brothers to shut down Queensland halves — Origin Daily
Former NSW coach Phil Gould has controversially labeled Queensland hooker Harry Grant a “cheat” for his tactics in influencing referees during State of Origin games. This claim has ignited debate ahead of the decider, with former Maroons captain Cameron Smith acknowledging the tactic's effectiveness. The Blues skipper and coach downplayed the impact, but the accusation adds drama to the series.
NRL STATE-OF-ORIGIN Gus’ explosive cheating claim; Brailey’s three-week race to overcome ‘impossible’ — Origin Daily Billy unfazed by Grant 'cheat' calls | 01:13 Fox League and Martin Gabor from Fox Sports July 7th, 2026 3:59 pm Legendary NSW coach Phil Gould has lit the fuse in an otherwise relatively drama-free build up to this year’s State of Origin decider, labelling Queensland hooker Harry Grant a “cheat”.
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