Matt Cecchin was born on 1973 and is an Australian former rugby league referee who officiated in the NRL between 2001 and 2021.
11 Facts About Matt Cecchin
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Matt Cecchin made his first grade debut when he took over from an injured Steve Clark at halftime of a New Zealand Warriors and Northern Eagles match on 1 June 2001.
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Matt Cecchin returned to first grade in 2008 and has been in charge of finals matches since 2009.
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Matt Cecchin controlled the 2011 NRL Grand Final alongside Tony Archer.
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Matt Cecchin was appointed to control the 2010 City vs Country Origin match and refereed in the 2011 Four Nations.
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Matt Cecchin controlled one match during the 2012 State of Origin series.
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Matt Cecchin was awarded his second Grand Final appointed 2016 NRL Grand Final as lead referee along with assistant Ben Cummins.
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Matt Cecchin was appointed lead referee for Game I of the 2017 State of Origin series.
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In February 2018, Matt Cecchin refereed one Super League match when Wigan Warriors took their home game against Hull FC to WIN Stadium in Wollongong, Australia.
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In 2012, Matt Cecchin revealed he was gay, becoming the first NRL official or player since Ian Roberts in 1995 to do so.
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Matt Cecchin is a mental health ambassador for rugby league.