NSW is reportedly calling for referee Ashley Klein to ignore or take no action on Harry Grant’s on-field antics ahead of the NRL decider. Multiple outlets report the approach follows a similar expectation that the referee will not penalise Grant for behaviour NSW believes is common and goes unpunished in other matches. The discussion centres on Grant’s conduct during games and whether it should be treated differently in the final. Sources also note that Grant has previously learned from Storm captain Cameron Smith, who is described as a mentor on how to speak with referees and manage match officiating. NSW’s position is framed as a request for consistency or tolerance from Klein, rather than a demand to change the rules. The reporting reflects internal NSW strategy for how officials will interpret Grant’s actions under the high-pressure environment of a decider. Overall, the articles indicate NSW expects Grant’s manner and interactions with officials may be treated differently than in earlier rounds, and they want the referee to apply discretion accordingly.