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State of Origin 2026: Phil Gould calls Harry Grant a cheat, Blayke ... HOME 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 8th, 2026 1:44 pm The Melbourne Storm have responded to comments from legendary NSW coach Phil Gould, which lit the fuse for this year’s Origin decider, labelling Queensland hooker Harry Grant a “cheat”. Grant’s in-game antics had already caught the attention of NSW players, with the Storm superstar constantly seen speaking to referee Ashley Klein in Game 2 at the MCG. It is nothing new for Grant, who also found himself in the spotlight after Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary accused him of “playing” for a penalty in Melbourne’s golden point win. Game 3 Men's Origin Jul 08 8:05pm AEST FT QLD 12 NSW 30 MATCH CENTRE *Odds are current as of 9th July 2026, 1:10pm AEST VIEW ALL SCORES WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Watch every game of every round of the Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks d…

'Feel for Ashley': Origin coaches support Klein ‘Feel for Ashley’: Origin coaches support Klein Melissa Woods | June 16, 2026 Ashley Klein’s gambling debts have been made public and both Origin coaches are supporting him. Coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have voiced their support for State of Origin referee Ashley Klein after his gambling history was made public. Speaking at the pre-Origin press conference in Melbourne on Tuesday, Slater was asked about Klein and the Queensland coach said he felt it was “unfair” the referee’s personal life had been made public. “To be honest, I personally think it’s unfair to have something personal like that be aired publicly,” Slater said. “I feel for Ashley … it hasn’t been discussed within our camp and that’s my personal position with it. I think it’s quite unfair on him.” Klein confirmed he battled an addiction after a report suggested he lost $400,000, with the game’s top whistleblower issuing a statement saying his gambling was only on horses and greyhounds and never on rugby league. “I received help to deal with the problem and closed all associated betting accounts. This was a difficult period of my life but one which did not in any …

'Feel for Ashley': Origin coaches support Klein - The Canberra Times Coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have voiced their support for State of Origin referee Ashley Klein after his gambling history was made public. Loginor signup to continue reading Speaking at the pre-Origin press conference in Melbourne on Tuesday, Slater was asked about Klein and the Queensland coach said he felt it was "unfair" the referee's personal life had been made public. "To be honest, I personally think it's unfair to have something personal like that be aired publicly," Slater said. "I feel for Ashley … it hasn't been discussed within our camp and that's my personal position with it. I think it's quite unfair on him." Klein confirmed he battled an addiction after a report suggested he lost $400,000, with the game's top whistleblower issuing a statement saying his gambling was only on horses and greyhounds and never on rugby league. "I received help to deal with the problem and closed all associated betting accounts. This was a difficult period of my life but one which did not in any way influence my job as a match official," Klein said. He was cleared of any wrongdoing by the NRL. Blues ment…

'Unfair on him': Origin coaches back ref after gambling history revealed Billy Slater and Laurie Daley come to the defence of referee Ashley Klein after his gambling debt history was revealed earlier in the week.

State of Origin coaches support NRL referee Ashley Klein after personal ... Coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have voiced their support for State of Origin referee Ashley Klein after his gambling history was made public. Speaking at the pre-Origin press conference in Melbourne on Tuesday, Slater was asked about Klein and the Queensland coach said he felt it was “unfair” the referee’s personal life had been made public. “To be honest, I personally think it’s unfair to have something personal like that be aired publicly,” Slater said. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow “I feel for Ashley … it hasn’t been discussed within our camp and that’s my personal position with it. I think it’s quite unfair on him.” Klein confirmed he battled an addiction after a report suggested he lost $400,000, with the game’s top whistleblower issuing a statement saying his gambling was only on horses and greyhounds and never on rugby league. “I received help to deal with the problem and closed all associated betting accounts. This was a difficult period of my life but one which did not in any way influence my job as a match official,” Klein said. Ashley Klein's gambling debts have b…

'Unfair': Origin coaches defend ref after gambling bombshell as Daley ... HOME NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP ‘Unfair’: Origin coaches defend ref after gambling bombshell as Daley responds to awkward report Billy & Loz hit back at Klein criticism | 01:09 Fox League from Fox Sports June 16th, 2026 2:15 pm State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both leapt to the defence of referee Ashley Klein after claims made over his previous problems with gambling. Watch every game of every round of the NRL Premiership LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Klein reportedly lost over $400,000 betting on horse racing and greyhound racing, according to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald. Round 16 NRL Jun 19 8:00pm AEST Knights Dragons MATCH CENTRE $1.25 $3.80 *Odds are current as of 17th June 2026, 8:32am AEST VIEW ALL SCORES NRL Jun 20 3:00pm AEST Tigers Dolphins MATCH CENTRE $2.90 $1.40 *Odds are current as of 17th June 2026, 8:32am AEST VIEW ALL SCORES NRL Jun 20 5:30pm AEST Titans Panthers MATCH CENTRE $4.00 $1.23 *Odds are current as of 17th June 2026, 8:32am AEST VIEW ALL SCORES NR…