Phil Gould and Billy Slater say they are left confused after a high tackle penalty is awarded in an NRL match. The penalty draws public attention because both commentators believe the decision may not reflect what occurred in the incident.
The three outlets report the same reaction: Gould and Slater express annoyance and uncertainty over the high tackle call. While the reports focus on their perspective, they do not provide further detail on the referee’s reasoning or the player involved, nor do they present an alternate explanation or video review outcome. As a result, the coverage centres on disagreement with the penalty decision rather than on resolving whether the tackle meets the grading for a “high” offence.
