While it’s the first Grand Final appearance for the GIANTS, it’s an all but familiar experience for umpire Matt Stevic who will officiate the biggest day in September for the sixth consecutive year and seventh of his career.

Stevic will officially start the game for the GIANTS' first ever Grand Final appearance, with the experienced umpire given the nod to take the first bounce.

Alongside Stevic will be fellow experienced field umpires Shaun Ryan (eighth Grand Final) and Ray Chamberlain (third). 

Between them, they’ve officiated more than 100 finals. 

“It’s a wonderful privilege. You’re grateful for every time you get out on the ‘G or anywhere around Australia,” Stevic said. 

With the first bounce once a daunting process, the prospect of officially starting the game no longer overwhelms him.

“The first time was incredibly nerve-racking, but having done it a few times now, I go through the same routine.

“It’s a small part of the whole job for the day in managing the game, so we’ll get things underway and hopefully it goes straight.”

Stevic’s status as the best bouncer in the game meant it was an easy decision as to who would start the contest, according to Ryan.

As for nerves, Ryan's ready to embrace however he feels on Grand Final morning.

"It's subjective, everyone is probably different, but from my experience it's pretty similar," Ryan said.

'Razor Ray' Chamberlain returns to Grand Final day for the first time since overseeing the 2010 clash between Collingwood and St Kilda and the following week's replay.

"There are only three who get the opportunity on the weekend, but we are a team of 34 and we get great support right throughout the year." 

The GIANTs take on Richmond in the 2019 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the MCG on Saturday, September 28.