Umpiring

2023 Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final Umpires

Field Umpire Sam Morgan in action during this year's Hostplus SANFL League First Semi-Final. Picture - Manfred Kern

By ZAC MILBANK

Emerging Field Umpire Sam Morgan will make his Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final debut in Sunday’s title-decider between Glenelg and Sturt at Adelaide Oval.

After officiating in 22 Hostplus SANFL League matches this season, Morgan has been handed his first Grand Final appearance after logging 108 games of League experience.

Morgan will be joined by experienced Corey Bowen, who will be appearing in his eighth League Grand Final while Mitchell Scott returns after making his Grand Final debut in 2022.

Boundary umpire Dylan Speck will join Morgan in making his Grand Final debut after reaching his 85th League game, joining experienced trio Brayden Theil (four Grand Finals), Martin Elsegood (three Grand Finals) and Ben Williams (one Grand Final).

After making his Grand Final debut last season, Braden Ford returns to the goal square, where he will be joined by veteran Matt Cummins, who will officiate in his ninth Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final.

Field Umpire Mitchell Scott will make a return to the Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final after making his debut in 2022. Picture – Manfred Kern

Field Umpires

Umpire League Matches Grand Finals
Corey Bowen 372 2008, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
Mitchell Scott 140 2022
Sam Morgan 108 Nil
Michael Sboro (EMG) 145 Nil

Boundary Umpires

Umpire League Matches Grand Finals
Brayden Theil 163 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022
Dylan Speck 85 Nil
Ben Williams 91 2021
Martin Elsegood 179 2017, 2020, 2022

Goal Umpires

Umpire League Games Grand Finals
Braden Ford 122 2022
Matthew Cummins 311 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2022
Mat Wilson (EMG) 202 2010, 2019, 2020

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