Matt Cecchin and Ben Cummins will referee this yearโ€™s NRL grand final between the Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks on Sunday.

Referees boss tony Archer said the pair had been chosen given their previous work together.

โ€œThey refereed as a combination in the finals series last year, including a preliminary final, and are a proven combination in big games,โ€ Archer said.

โ€œThe best officials will referee the grand final.โ€

2016 NRL GRAND FINAL MATCH OFFICIALS

Lead Referee: Matt Cecchin

Assist Referee: Ben Cummins

Senior Review Official: Bernard Sutton

Review Officials: Luke Patten and Ashley Klein

Touch Judges: Jeff Younis and Brett Suttor

Standby Referee: Gerard Sutton

Standby Touch Judge: Chris Butler

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