On Tuesday morning, the three field umpires for the 2017 Grand Final were selected and announced.

Shaun Ryan, Simon Meredith and Matt Stevic will officiate Sautrday's clash between Adelaide and Richmond, as both sides are just one win away for premiership glory.

Ryan will be in the centre for his sixth grand final, after officiating all five grand finals between 2008-2011, including the grand final replay in 2010.

This grand final will be Meredith's fifth, after taking control 2012, 2014-2016. It will be his fourth decider in a row.

Saturday's game will also be Stevic's fifth in charge, and has officiated alongside Meredith in the same four grand finals.

It will also be his fourth in a row.

“We’re really confident and proud of what these guys have achieved this year. We think we’ve got a really strong crew and umpiring really well,” Umpires coach Hayden Kennedy told foxsports.com.au.

“His (Meredith’s) management and communication have been absolutely superb and his decision-making has been a strong point.

“Matt (Stevic’s) strength is management and his decision-making. A brilliant bouncer as well.”

“It took us a little while to get him (Shaun Ryan) back, so after three years he came back to the fold.”

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: The goal umpire speaks to umpire Shaun Ryan during the round one AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at Sydney Cricket Ground on March 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Umpire Simon Meredith slips over during the 2016 AFL Round 11 match between the Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 5, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Dustin Martin of the Tigers argues with Umpire Matt Stevic after a controversial rushed behind decision during the 2017 AFL round 10 Dreamtime at the G match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

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