Group 19 Referee Craig Beard is set officiate in his 200th game this weekend when he takes to Varley Oval on Sunday for the Hawks/Tigers clash.
The 6-time Group 19 Referee of the Year started his career in 2012 after finishing his playing days with the Tingha Tigers.
Beard has calculated he’s travelled around 40,000km to officiate games within Group 19 saying it’s the best seat in the house to watch a game.
He says he’s enjoyed the journey so far and will enjoy Sunday’s game as some of the players from both teams, he’s known since they were kids.
