Harry Grant has been branded a "cheat" by New South Wales' most successful State of Origin coach, with the explosive accusation landing on the eve of Origin III and centred on the Melbourne hooker's well-documented habit of harassing referees.
The pointed remarks were made on Nine's 100% Footy program, where the former NSW mentor did not hold back in his assessment of Grant's on-field conduct, singling out the Queensland and Storm rake's persistent pressure on officials as behaviour that crosses a line.
The timing of the comments adds an extra edge to an already fiercely anticipated series decider, with Grant a key figure for the Maroons as both teams prepare for the winner-takes-all clash.
