Adam Kersey Named Isuzu UTE A-League Men Referee Of The Year
29 May, 2025: After a standout season, Adam Kersey has been named 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men Referee of the Year - the first time he has collected the award in his career.
Adam began his refereeing journey in Brisbane in 2003, before making his A-League Men's debut in Round 25 of the 2011/12 season, officiating the match between Adelaide United FC and Melbourne Heart FC. Since then, he has earned his FIFA badge (2022) and officiated 121 Isuzu UTE A-League Men's matches.
The Isuzu UTE A-League Men Referee of the Year is awarded to the referee who is judged as the best referee for the Isuzu UTE A-League Men regular season.
A-Leagues Executive Chair, Stephen Conroy said: 'Adam has set the standard for referees in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men this season and is no doubt inspiring a number of junior referees around Australia and New Zealand to follow in his footsteps.
'We congratulate Adam on a standout season of refereeing and his first Referee of the Year award, and we look forward to having him officiate the Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final this weekend.'
Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss said: 'Adam has had an exceptional season where he worked hard over his 18 fixtures. Adam has demonstrated exceptional consistency, professionalism, and dedication across every match this season, setting the standard for officiating at all levels.
'His commitment and growth reflect the very best of our refereeing community, and we congratulate him on this well-earned recognition,' Moss concluded.
Adam will be presented with his award at the conclusion of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Saturday, 31 May with kick off set for 7:40pm AEST.
For Australian viewers, the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Grand Final will be telecast live on Network 10, and streamed exclusively on 10 Play and Paramount+.
For New Zealand viewers, the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Grand Final will be shown live on Sky Sport, and streamed on Sky Sport Now.
To find out more about the A-Leagues, visit www.aleagues.com.au
Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Grand Final:
Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory, 7.40pm AEST on Saturday 31 May at AAMI Park
About A-Leagues:
The A-Leagues represent the pinnacle of professional football in Australia and New Zealand, comprising Isuzu UTE A-League Men's and Ninja A-League Women competitions. The 2024/25 season will see 13 clubs compete in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and 12 in the Ninja A-League Women.
The A-Leagues, operated by Australian Professional Leagues (APL), is delivering against its bold ambition to develop top-tier professional football talent in Australia and New Zealand, drive engagement across the leagues and to build on football's undisputed position as the country's most popular participation sport.
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