Pelgrave in the middle for Intrust Super Cup decider

One of the more experienced match officials in the Queensland Rugby League High Performance Unit, Nick Pelgrave, has been rewarded for his consistent performances throughout the season and will this Sunday take charge of the Intrust Super Cup grand final.

Pelgrave, who made his Intrust Super Cup debut in Round 3, 2015, has worked hard throughout the season and will be in the middle for his second decider, after he shared the duties with Jarrod Cole in 2017.

QRL state match officials manager Paul Stephenson congratulated Pelgrave on his appointment.  

"I am really happy for Pelly... he's one of our most experienced and been probably our most consistent all year," Stephenson said. 

With so much talent in the Queensland refereeing ranks, Stephenson said picking the person to officiate the grand final was a tough decision to make.

"It was very close,” Stephenson said.

“Both him and Tyson Brough have been very good throughout the finals series. But in the end, Nick was probably slightly more consistent through that series and through the year, which is what got him the nod. 

"It's all positive for Tyson though. He was unlucky to miss out, but it has been a really great year for him, getting his NRL debut on the line. Not only getting that game, but backing it up with a number of really good performances in the NRL.

“He was strong throughout the finals series as well, so he should be disappointed, but when he reflects on his year, he'll see it's been a really good year."