Matt Cecchin fights back the tears as he blows full time on his NRL refereeing career

By The Roar / Editor

The veteran official has officiated more than 350 games, and the round 25 clash between the Dragons and South Sydney was his last. Players from both teams gave him a guard of honour.

The Crowd Says:

2021-09-05T18:20:24+00:00

mach4

Roar Rookie


I remember his start as a ref back in WA a nice guy til the end. Another ref back at the same time in WA was Ted Goodwin.

2021-09-05T11:40:31+00:00

zonecadet

Roar Rookie


No tougher job in sports, you done good played strong. Enjoy whatever is next for you.

2021-09-05T07:11:06+00:00

no one in particular

Roar Guru


Fine man

2021-09-05T05:51:22+00:00

Cadfael

Roar Guru


Lovely gesture from both sides

2021-09-05T00:07:37+00:00

Tony

Roar Guru


Great career Matt Cecchin. Well done.

2021-09-04T15:36:51+00:00

Anna_B

Roar Rookie


Thanks for running all those kilometres over the decades Ref Cecchin. A gentleman IMO

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