Paul Gallen and Phil Gould express strong criticism after an NRL penalty is awarded to or against Melbourne player Harry Grant, describing the governing rule as among the “stupidest” in rugby league. Multiple outlets report that both commentators react publicly to the incident, arguing that the application or wording of the rule leads to an outcome they consider unfair or unclear. The coverage focuses on the penalty decision tied to Grant and the broader issue of how similar infringements are interpreted during matches. While the reports differ only slightly in wording, they consistently portray Gallen and Gould as frustrated by the rule’s effect in this specific moment. The articles frame their comments as part of an ongoing debate over officiating standards and the clarity of regulations in the NRL. No sources provided here indicate that the league or match officials issue an immediate response, or that the decision is overturned. The main point of agreement across the outlets is that both figures criticize the rule in relation to the penalty decision involving Grant.