Melbourne Storm says it will not pursue a public apology from former NRL coach Phil Gould following his claims that player Harry Grant “cheated,” according to multiple reports. The outlets note that the Storm’s response is dismissive and framed as consistent with what it says it has “come to expect” from Gould. The reports place the comments within an ongoing public dispute in which Gould has publicly questioned Grant’s conduct, prompting the Storm to consider whether to seek a formal clarification or apology.
Across the coverage, the key point is that Storm does not plan to seek a public apology from Gould, despite the allegation. The articles do not present new evidence or findings to substantiate either Gould’s claim or Storm’s position within the summary of the reports. Instead, they focus on the Storm’s stance and its decision not to take the dispute down a public remedies path.
The coverage is unified in describing the Storm’s reaction to Gould’s statements and the decision to forgo an apology request.
