“That decision is what everyone remembers,” says Mathew Cheeseman, and he’s right – a penalty in the 94th minute of a grand final to win the game tends to stick in the memory.
That it was a fiercely contested decision, and was decried as wrong by many observers initially, just added to the significance of the moment – never mind the fact that ultimately it would be proved spot on.
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Gallagher has brokered a ground-breaking deal with Australia’s premier football leagues, which will put the insurance heavyweight in the thick of every game this season.
Gallagher will be out on the pitch, running alongside Australia’s most elite footballers as the official referee partner and insurance broker for the A-League and the Westfield W-League in 2020/21.
Gallagher has a rich legacy of partnering with elite sport around the world and it understands how powerfully its own values of integrity, teamwork and excellence line-up with the ethos of high-performance football.
Greg O’Rourke, Head of Leagues, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Gallagher. This new relationship will enrich the footballing experience for our fans, our players and importantly, our referees.