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Mathew Nicholls

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Mathew Nicholls
Personal information
Full name Matthew Nicholls
Date of birth 1977 (age 46–47)
Umpiring career
Years League Role Games
2003– AFL Field umpire 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 St Kilda and Fremantle 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.

References

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  1. ^ Julia Gauci (24 September 2013). "AFL announces Grand Final umpires". Australian Football League Umpires Association. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  2. ^ Hinds, Richard (1 May 2006). "Siren signals chaos as Saints steal draw". Retrieved 29 September 2013.