Referees Selected for 2026 NBL1 South Finals

The NBL1 South Finals are set to tip off this weekend, with 32 referees selected to officiate throughout the 2026 postseason following another demanding regular season.

The appointed officials will oversee every game across the Finals Series, with each contest featuring a three-person on-court officiating crew, an emergency referee and a referee coach to support the league's commitment to high-performance officiating.

Finals basketball brings increased intensity, pressure and scrutiny, with officials required to manage some of the biggest moments of the season as clubs chase a place in the NBL1 South 2026 finals games.

The selection recognises the consistency, professionalism and performances of the referees throughout the regular season, with appointments reflecting the depth and quality of officiating across the South.

NBL1 South congratulates all 32 referees on their selection and thanks every official who contributed throughout the 2026 season.

The 2026 NBL1 South Finals begin this weekend, with elimination finals taking place on 25-26 July before the competition progresses through the qualifying finals, semi-finals and preliminary finals ahead of the Championship Games.

Congratulations to the following referees.

Andrew Hollowood
Aydin Baker
Bianca Vernon (2026 Women Conference Referee of the Year & Golden Whistle)
Blaine Krapljanov
Brad Henshaw
Calia Hanks
Cameron Crees
Chloe Erskine
Daniel Battye
Darcy Williams
David Farmers
Declan Hamilton
Elliot Green
Ethan Clare
Jacob Bolzonello
James Kyriakopoulos
Jordan Royal
Josh Nicholls
Joshua Durand (2026 Men's Conference Referee of the Year)
Kash Gaitely
Ken Spratt
Manuel Olivares Iglesias
Mark Longworth
Meaghan Sheehy
Mitch Jordan
Mohammad Walipoor
Nathan Williams
Niam Westaway
Nic Draper
Sam Viergever
Steve Middleton
Ty Storer