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The NRL has appointed Shayne Hayne and Gerard Sutton as the referees for the 2014 NRL Grand Final.
Hayne will make his fourth appearance in a decider, while Sutton, who has been making strong moves up the NRL ranks this year, will make his final debut in this game. He has officiated in more than 300 NRL games, 10 Internationals and 14 Origins.
The two referees have been at the top of the list of referees all year. Along with Ben Cummins, they were two of the three referees used for the 2014 State of Origin series, with Hayne officiating in the first two games, and Sutton taking charge of the last with Cummins. Game 3 was also Sutton’s Origin debut.
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NRL Referees Elite Performance Manager, Tony Archer said the combination had the experience and form needed to take control of the biggest NRL fixture of the year.
“Shayne and Gerard are the form referees of the competition and deserve their places in the Grand Final,” Mr Archer said.
NRL Head of Football, Todd Greenberg said Hayne and Sutton had been rewarded for their strong performances during the season.
“Clearly the match officials are an important part of the game and the quality of refereeing has been strong during the Finals Series,” he said.
“Shayne and Gerard deserve to be rewarded with the biggest game of the year.
“They have shown great leadership among the referees during 2014 and they deserve their opportunity on the biggest stage in the NRL.”
Steve Carrall and Jason Walsh will be the Touch Judges, and the video referees are Bernard Sutton and Luke Phillips.
Chris Butler and Chris Sutton have been named as referees for the U20s Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and the New Zealand Warriors which kicks off at 1.50pm on Grand Final day.
The referee for the 2014 NRL State Championship Grand Final between the Penrith Panthers and the Northern Pride will be Adam Cassidy. That match kicks off at 3.55 pm.
2014 NRL Grand Final
Referees: Shayne Hayne and Gerard Sutton.
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall and Jason Walsh
Video Referees: Bernard Sutton and Luke Phillips
Standby Referee: Ben Cummins
Standby Touch Judge: Brett Suttor
2014 NRL State Championship Grand Final
Referees: Adam Cassidy
Touch Judges: Liam Nichols and Clayton Sharpe
Video Referees: Steve Chiddy and Henry Perenara
2014 NRL U20s Grand Final
Referees: Chris Butler and Chris Sutton
Touch Judges: Phil Henderson and Laurie McDonnell
Video Referees: Ashley Klein and Luke Patten
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