NSW players and coach Phil Gould react to a knock-on decision made early in the match, according to multiple reports. The outlets describe the moment as a point of confusion for NSW, with players questioning or disputing the call that goes against them. The reaction includes immediate discussion and visible frustration on the field shortly after the incident. Coverage also notes Gould’s involvement, framing his comments as part of the broader response from NSW’s leadership to the ruling. While the reports focus on the emotional and on-field reaction rather than detailed rule analysis, they agree on the timing and nature of the decision: a knock-on is called in the early stages, and it becomes a talking point for NSW. Across the sources, the common thread is that the decision shapes the early game narrative, prompting NSW players and Gould to publicly acknowledge their disagreement or confusion in the aftermath of the call.