Mathew Nicholls Explained

Mathew Nicholls
Fullname:Matthew Nicholls
Umpireleague1:AFL
Umpirerole1:Field umpire
Umpireyears1:2003–
Umpiregames1:406

Mathew Nicholls (born 1977) is an Australian rules football field umpire in the Australian Football League.

He officiated in the 2013 AFL Grand Final[1] and the 2014 AFL Grand Final.

Nicholls was notably umpiring during the infamous Sirengate match between and in 2006, when play was allowed to continue after the final siren because the siren was too quiet for Nicholls to hear.[2]

Nicholls is also notably referred to as "the best bouncer in the business", by commentator Brian Taylor, a reference to his ability to produce a large centre bounce.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFL announces Grand Final umpires. 24 September 2013. Julia Gauci. 26 September 2013. Australian Football League Umpires Association.
  2. News: Siren signals chaos as Saints steal draw. 29 September 2013. Richard . Hinds . 1 May 2006.