The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced the match officials for the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final, this Sunday, October 6 at Accor Stadium.
Ashley Klein will referee his third Premiership decider, between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers. David Munro and Chris Sutton will be touch judges for the decider, while Grant Atkins will be the Bunker Review Official.
The NRL also announced that Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski has been appointed to referee the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership Grand Final between Sydney Roosters and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Karra-Lee Nolan and Rochelle Tamarua will be touch judges for the NRLW encounter, while Kasey Badger will be Bunker Review Official.
NRL Executive General Manager – Elite Competitions Graham Annesley congratulated all match officials on their appointments.
“Like players referees work hard all year with the aim of appearing on Grand Final Day,” Mr Annesley said. “On behalf of the NRL, I congratulate all of the Match Officials appointed and wish them all the best for Sunday.”
General Manager Elite Officiating Jared Maxwell added: “Ashley has been excellent in the Finals Series and comes with enormous experience in big games. He refereed in all three State of Origins this year, and has shown the required consistency and aptitude throughout 2024.
“Only very recently, Ashley celebrated his 400th game as an NRL referee. He has also refereed in 28 Finals matches and 17 State of Origins. That experience will be invaluable in a Premiership decider.
“Ashley is the best referee for the job based on performances this year and throughout the Finals Series.”
The match officials for the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final are:
Referee: Ashley Klein
Review Official: Grant Atkins
Touch Judges: David Munro and Chris Sutton
Standby Referee: Gerard Sutton
Standby Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
The match officials for the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership Grand Final are:
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Review Official: Kasey Badger
Touch Judges: Karra-Lee Nolan and Rochelle Tamarua
Standby Official: Belinda Sharpe
The match officials for the NRL State Championship Grand Final are:
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Review Official: Peter Gough
Touch Judges: Jarrod Cole and Kieren Irons
Standby Official: Dillan Wells