Winmar says hes excited to launch his new documentary featuring some of the nations most prominent black athletes, speaking about racism in sport. After losing key assistant coaches Matthew Knights, Corey Enright and Matthew Scarlett this off-season, the Cats have pulled off a genuine coup by securing one of the most influential players of the modern era. (Getty Images: Mark Dadswell) Hill: I'd have to say my dad when I was growing up. Player of the Week: Darcy Moore The clubs website says: The joeys underneath represent the opportunities to succeed. Especially with dad. Train well and hang around the right people. Growing up as a kid my family was quite into footy. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. The guernsey represents the Gunditjmara country and prominently features the red-tailed black cockatoo. Try 14-Days Free Now >, NEW FIRST CRACK PODCAST R9 wrap: Blues bound for September, Bombers dont trust star, Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The sash also highlights the journey through different terrain to the central meeting place the NEC Hangar. The Lions Indigenous guernsey is designed by triple premiership player, Chris Johnson. I wanted to tell the story of Wadawurrung country, the story of Djilang, and take people back on a journey to what the country was like prior to how we see the built environment today, Eccles said. But with Justines, we read the story and, alongside the actual design itself, we believe that it resonated with the playing group and where were at. Footprints on the back of the jumper illustrate the young players journey from being a potential draft to AFL player, not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. The last thing you want is to get here and think you have everything only to get knocked back and there goes your confidence. Michael Walters has become the first current Docker to provide the design for the Fremantle jumper, as he teamed up with Peter Farmer Junior in 2022. Picture: Michael Willson Bunjil watches over this country he created, he will often fly over the stadium, watching over country and the river.. As the last player standing of the Fitzroy Lions and the first of the Brisbane Lions, Johnson said it was important to honour both clubs and players who have represented them. Eating right. The paw print represents the players and their own unique journeys while the meeting place is designed to represent the club. Gavin Wanganeen ( Essendon and Port Adelaide) was the first Indigenous Australian player to play 300 games, and Shaun Burgoyne is the current record-holder of most games played by an Indigenous player with 407 games for Port Adelaide and Hawthorn from 2002 onwards. Fish and turtles represent being lead by ancestors and previous club players, with turtles on the back symbolising strength and protection on the field, as well as being a significant part of Torres Strait Islander peoples Dreaming. This years Fremantle guernsey is a collaboration between former player Des Headland, AFLW player Mikayla Morrison and Indigenous artist Kevin Bynder. Arrernte woman Amunda Gorey designed Melbournes guernsey with community connection and support in mind. That's why we keep our Pow Wow Calendar up-to-date! It was a long time coming, dont get me wrong I was a little long in the tooth about it over many years of people getting a go at it but I finally got my chance and I absolutely love it and hope everyone else does as well.. St Kildas guernsey this year was designed by club legend Nicky Winmar. Ellis-Yolmen: I get to represent my family. Gumtrees illustrate the connection to country while boomerangs and spears remember traditional hunting practices. Justine Ronberg is a former Worawa Aboriginal College student and the designer of Hawthornes Indigenous uniform. The design symbolises me finding out a bit more about my culture, a bit more about myself and diving into things I didnt think about too much before. Moving down was a challenge. We understand and use our best judgements when scheduling games on Halloween, Oct. 31st. Chris Mayne (Perth), David Mackay (Box Hill Hawks) and Dom Tyson (North Melbourne) will have coaching roles at state league clubs. We had the girls submit some really great designs, Wingard said last year. These are our babies who continue to keep the love of the game alive and encourage our leaders to be strong and bold in their pathways. There are strong ties and traditions at Fremantle with the Farmer family and throughout the AFL so, I thought it was only right to get those guys involved.. He gave me that competitive edge. Ive got a lot to learn. A Kaurna shield also features prominently with the guernsey honouring the country where Adelaide plays. Ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, ESPN spoke to four Indigenous footballers from the AFL and AFLW -- Ben Long, Bobby Hill, Kitara Whap-Farrar and Cam Ellis-Yolmen -- to learn more about what it means to be an Indigenous player in 2021. Explaining her design, she said it depicts Kangaroos near the burial ground at Kingston, in South Australias South East. AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? And never took it off. Part of the Fremantle jersey with special historical significance. The Port Adelaide guernsey design was picked from a school competition, which was won by a 17-year-old woman. Betts considered remaining at Carlton but it is understood he thought it would be challenging coaching former teammates so soon after retiring. Carltons Jesse Motlop in the 2022 jumper. Cyril Collard (1957-58) and Percy Cummings (1964-65) played 18 games between them, before an apparent move away from recruiting Indigenous talent. Not only the Aboriginals but Torres Strait Islander history as well would be beneficial for those that aren't educated in Indigenous cultures. And my mum, being a good netball player when she was younger, gave me good genes in my sporting abilities. As a young kid they always said you're going to make it. Picture: Daniel Carson, Western Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Melbournes guernsey is designed by Arrernte artist Amunda Gorey. My family is pretty big. The Saints 2022 Indigenous guernsey is again designed by club great Nicky Winmar, retaining all of his artwork from last season. I was really lucky. They inspire me everyday to keep reaching the highest level that I possibly can. For . Club great Jack Mueller helped lure Jackson over to the club, after he initially was set to join Richmond. The eels then meet on our coast, our saltwater country. When you're out there playing footy it brings a lot of joy to a lot of people. Try other sports as well because skills from other sports can help you become a better footballer. It was hard to watch and think about. The sash is split in two, with the white side representing Riewoldts learning of Indigenous communities while at the club, while the orange-brown side is Edwards journey within his own identity. It features the Aboriginal adaptation of the crows in the centre with the Kaurna shield perched on its chest, male and female hands make up the wings and fingerprints on the feathers while a secondary Kaurna shield is at the base surrounded by footprints. His design features a dhoeri, a traditional headdress part of Torres Strait Islander culture, as well as other elements. The INFC Post Season Tournament officially begins October 29th. Melbourne Football Club Indigenous guernsey designed by Amunda Gorey. On the front are two Willy Wagtails, Winmars family totem, alongside a silhouette of his iconic pose from his immortal stand. Gunditjmara woman and Melbourne artist Laura Thompson designed this years Carlton guernsey. Goals average 73.5 career goals ranked 1st for the year. A lot of things are changing. Jy Simpkin, Jed Anderson, Tarryn Thomas, Kyron Hayden acted as inspiration for the guernsey, which was endorsed by Phoenix Spicer and Matt McGuinness. So the Crows launched their design back in January, by Eastern Arrente man Pat Caruso. Defender Lachie Jones has teamed up with his aunty Madeliene Dirdi to create Port Adelaides 2022 Indigenous jumper. Watching on the sidelines your team go to a Grand Final was pretty tough. Geelong Indigenous players Quinton Narkle, Steph Williams (AFLW), Nathan Kreuger and Brandan Parfitt wearing the Cats Indigenous jumper. To Nyoongar people, the Waugul is widely regarded and is known as the Creator Spirit and in the Dreaming, what Nyoongar call the Nyitting, only Spirit beings inhabited the land. The Cats have thrown the former Tiger and Crow a lifeline and so far it appears to be paying off after a standout pre-season has the crafty small forward primed to make a big impact. In the design I have the Kardiniyoo, the sunrise, taking place and the two teams coming together to play what we call Marngrook. Patten said he almost backed out of designing the guernsey when an independent review into the club uncovered a culture of systemic racism. I struggled mentally off the field. The team will wear the design in Alice Springs in round 12 against the Bulldogs, adding extra excitement for the designer who is from the Central Australian community of Ltyentye Apurte or Santa Teresa, located just an hour down the road. The Marn Grook guernsey for the Sydney Swans this year tells the story of Black Swan Guunya. I dont know it all. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, Behind every great footballer is a selfless mum, Inside the evolving culture of death threats in the AFL, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Sir Doug Nicholls round is one round I can't wait to play and it means a lot. The Round was established as a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and contribution to sport in the nation and named after the first Aboriginal man to be knighted, Sir Douglas Nicholls in 2016. 77. It was my dream to get drafted. The George Floyd tragedy happened in America but there's still so many things that's wrong, that's happening in Australia and they need to be addressed. . 1 talking about this. The design highlights the core values of inclusion and togetherness. Gilbee worked with Aboriginal artist Nathan Patterson to create the design, which is a reflection of Gilbees family history as well as the Boandik people of Mt Gambier. Its going to be pretty special running out in it.. Geelong is known for developing people and that is also an exciting element of joining the club, Betts said. Im looking forward to working with the playing list, in particular the younger players and helping them develop both on and off the field. Proud Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles designed Geelongs guernsey which depicts meaningful landmarks across the Barwon region. He lived in the waterways of lakes and billabongs.. It was designed by Yamatji Martu woman, Emma Macneill. Due to the overall amount of games along with various field availability issues we experience, it is an impossible night to schedule around this year. First unveiled in 2019, Quinton Narkle designed the jumper which is a representation of a number of significant stories including the connection to the Geelong region on Wadawurrung Country, Quinton's own region in Western Australia, the language of all seven current Geelong Indigenous players and a tribute to club legend Graham 'Polly' Farmer. A traditional headdress known as a dhoeri, is a significant part of Torres Strait Islander culture. Scroll down to see all 18 designs and learn more about their history! Long: I saw quite a bit of it on social media. Dad suggested playing a team sport like football to balance out the sprinting. Representing the language of the land, Djilang is the Wadawarrung word for Geelong and is written across the back of the guernsey designed by Traditional Owner Corrina Eccles. I was able to progress to playing and eventually getting drafted. Whap-Farrar: Don't rush it. Geelong's 2021 AFL Indigenous Guernsey . Lance Franklin in Sydney's Marn Grook guernsey. The Kangaroos are coming down from the burial ground to have a dip in the water on a warm day, leaving their footprints along their path.. The Magpies jumper has been designed by cousins Tyson Austin and Troi Isley in 2022, with the artwork designed to tell the story of the club entering a new and exciting chapter. I've definitely grown more resilient since I've experienced the AFLW environment. It just gets you frustrated. Together We Stand signifies all cultures together, Whitten said. Gavin Wanganeen(Essendonand Port Adelaide) was the first Indigenous Australian player to play 300 games, and Shaun Burgoyneis the current record-holder of most games played by an Indigenous player with 407 games for Port Adelaideand Hawthornfrom 2002 onwards. GWS forward and proud Whadjuk-Ballardong Noongar man Bobby Hill designed his teams jersey. In telling the story behind the guernsey, the clubs website reads: The guernsey depicts the Waugul (Rainbow Serpent) as it travels the land and watches over the West Coast Eagles journey to the Grand Final at the MCG. Like the Crows, Melbourne players in both the AFL and AFLW will wear the same design, which features Bunjil, Wurundjeris creator spirit in the form of a wedge-tail eagle at the core of the jumper. It's not something that comes along everyday. Fifty to 100 of them came to our game which was amazing. Im so proud and honoured to play a part in designing an Indigenous jumper for Fremantle, Walters said. At a very young age he was the one who was buying me footy boots, in the backyard kicking the footy hard at me with mum looking through the kitchen window telling him to stop. I hope the players, when they run out, connect to Wadawurrung country and the landscape. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble. Some of the players had an understanding of my story and how my pathway into the club came through my Indigenous side but to be able to tell that story, to honour Nanna through the guernsey is also really special for me and my family, and I cant wait to see the boys wearing it in the next couple of weeks.. My first cousin is Sydney Stack from Richmond. Ellis-Yolmen: Setting my life up outside footy and being a role model for my family and other people. Brisbane has unveiled their Sir Doug Nicholls jumper. Kitara Whap-Farrar: I'm a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Melbourne wont be able to wear the guernsey until Round 12 due to a jumper clash with the Bulldogs. But I tried it out and played with the boys. This extends further across the guernsey, with a reference to the greater support networks that may go unnoticed.. Sir Doug Nicholls Round provides the opportunity for all players, clubs and their members and supporters to acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, so it was important for us that the guernsey not only represented each of us Indigenous players, but our whole playing group, staff and all Carlton people.. Surrounded by hammerhead sharks and spears, the shark being signifies tribal law and order and is a culturally significant creature. Ben Long: Where I'm from in the Northern Territory, my pop is from Ti Tree, which is 193 kilometres north of Alice Springs. Theres a lot of seaweed there, hence the greens. A handful of Geelong's Indigenous players have represented multiple teams with current players Steven Motlop (Port Adelaide), Allen Christensen (Brisbane) and Joel Hamling (Western Bulldogs & Fremantle) all continuing to have an impact with their new clubs. The duo said loved their unique design that had a beautiful mix of feminine and masculine tones. It's sad for the game because we have Indigenous Australians who are very talented and sometimes racism stops from wanting to get that far. Together we stand united with respect as we continue to wear the royal blue and white stripes that represent the clubs rich history.. Proud Ningy Ningy woman Aliesha Newman poses in the Collingwood guernsey. It just sets your life up outside of footy as well. So I think of being a big sister as a role model, for her to see that I'm still here trying to get up to the top and that anything is possible. On the back of the jumper, there is a Coolamon depicting a safe space for Magpie eggs to hatch and be nurtured. I just want to make them proud. The 34-year-old has served as an important mentor for young players over the last decade at Adelaide, and in the last two years after returning to Carlton, the club that drafted him in 2004. Ellis-Yolmen: It shows that just when you think things are going well, that happens and then you realize it shines more light on what is really going on in the world, in America, in Australia. New to Kayo? [1] Yellow lines are for the interconnecting pathways and songlines throughout the land which is the blue. Whap-Farrar: I have got a little sister who's moved down who wants to be playing at the highest level for netball. The Crows guernsey is designed by Ben Davis and represents his own story of cultural discovery. It's still upsetting, because we're still dealing with that and a family has to go through it. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. The circles on the sash represent places Pickett and his family now call home Punt Road Oval, Richmond and the MCG. Chance Bateman jumps on the back of Geelong's David Wojcinski in 2002. Just seeing the smile and celebration on my family's face when I got drafted, seeing how proud they were that I showed resilience and got through injury to get drafted and then make it as an AFL player as I have has been unreal. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. It's about where you come from and what you learn as a kid. The Barwon River is a place that our eels would travel down. One big kangaroo in the middle of the design represents the strong and staunch men in our playing groups, in our lives and who have supported the club for generations. To bring all the Indians in Geelong together at one platform where we can share, care and celebrate t Gilbees Dreaming is exemplified with possum footprints. Explaining the design, the Melbourne website reads: Lines leading into the centre represent the journey that each is on, while the semi circles symbolise safety, shelter and support. I looked up to them and they paved the way for me and I just fell in love with it. A left-footer with a long kick. players, history and future. That's part of my highs and lows in footy, and missing a lot of footy. The design tells a story of Norm McDonald, a Gunditjamara man who was the first Aboriginal player for the club. When opportunities come up, work hard for it and enjoy your footy along the way. Ellis-Yolmen: I've learned how much influence I have with Indigenous kids. At halftime, quarter time we had a ritual where he'd give me little pointers. User account menu. Geelong made the blueprint: how footy's best teams stay good. The jumper, called Together We Stand, is designed to represent all those within the Giants family coming together to stand tall. The front depicts the journey under the stars with mother Earth while the bottom is designed to show we all come from the same place. May 12, 2021, 8:37pm Reflections of family history for former Western Bulldogs player Lindsay Gilbee, and the Boandik people of Mt Gambier, feature on the design of Club's 2021 AFL Indigenous guernsey. 23d Justin Robertson. New to Kayo? I thought footy was over. (modern). The Lions will run out in a jumper designed by former player and Eastern Arrernte man Darryl White in 2022. These include the hammerhead shark, fish, spears and a large turtle on the back. Former Western Bulldogs player Lindsay Gilbee worked closely with renowned artist, Iluka Arts Luke Patterson to translate the story of the Boandik people of Mt Gambier into art. At the centre of the design is Jones grandmothers totem, a Brolga. 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Belinda Duarte (Director of the Clubs Korin Gamadji Institute at the time) made a phone call to the principal of the school there, and I got to meet everyone. It carries a powerful message and story, they said. When it actually gets put on the news and magnified then you realize that stuff is still going on like all the deaths in custody. Port Adelaide Indigenous players Jarrod Lienert, Lachie Jones, Steven Motlop, Karl Amon, Trent Burgoyne, Joel Garner and Sam Powell-Pepper. [1] . First Nations Engagement Manager/ AFLW Indigenous Player Development Manager Geelong Cats Dec 2021 - Present1 year 5 months Geelong, Victoria, Australia Paediatric Physiotherapist Novita. Picture: Michael Klein, Gold Coasts Jy Farrar of the Suns poses with Jesse the wedge-tailed eagle. The G in the centre of the design signifies two meeting places Manuka Oval and GIANTS Stadium, while the U represents the Giants family. Small forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is behind the design for Essendons 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Round jumper. You can say sorry and stuff like that but if you're not willing to make a change and learn the reality of what really happened it's not really going to change anything. The design features five main meeting places and one large meeting place including pathways. My family have been the main ones that have helped me along the way in getting to where I am. Like Adelaide and Melbourne, both the AFL and AFLW players will wear the same design this season. The Indigenous side of my family is all from Ceduna, South Australia. Before it, it was like I had never thought about it, but after it, I felt really clear. Its an amazing job by Ky-ya including the whole club as one and shes put a huge amount of effort in, North Melbournes Jed Anderson said. Eddie Betts: retiring AFL star simply too good on the field and off it | Scott Heinrich, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Not everybody gets to that level because of injuries, pathways. Long: The biggest thing is curriculum. In 2021, the AFL extended the Indigenous round across rounds 11 and 12 of the league's fixtures, which will see it coincide with the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, which begins on . Then we have our mountain country, our big hills and Bunjil. (We also loved) how it described our story as Indigenous men and the support we have around us. The six red circles represent the clubs previous home grounds, while the three yellow symbols surrounding the Fitzroy logo symbolises the Lions three AFL premierships. The club will also continue to shed its past but this only makes way for the next generation to thrive and flourish.. The way they've held themselves to raise an amazing family and the way they supported me from my track and field transition into AFL, and the way they're supporting me now living away from home, they're resilient. Not just for the Indigenous Australians, but for every other culture and religion in this country. 2 Jul 2021 2 Jul 2021 Fri 2 . A sacred meeting place, a special bond, a story of connection that will forever live on, their website reads. Pictured is Jesse Hogan. It represents that we are all equal, and we are all one. Together the duo created a design that highlighted the importance of family and the football club. Brandan Parfitt. But his impact has not just been felt on the field, in recent years he has been a powerful voice in speaking about race issues in Australia. Try 14-Days Free Now >. Close. The Bunjil is depicted above the flowing Birrarung (Yarra River) while Boorimul (emu) footprints represent the future, and the boomerang the players strength and skills. Whap-Farrar: It's definitely an honour to play at the highest level. For the first time, Adelaides AFL, AFLW and SANFL sides will wear an Indigenous jumper with the same design. Malcolm Rosas poses during the unveiling of the Gold Coast Suns 2021 Indigenous AFL guernsey. AFL and AFLW Crows players pose with designer Pat Caruso. We used to play the game King of the Pack where you kick the ball up and go at it.

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