It is inspired by his family, history and his love for the Saints. This extends further across the guernsey, with a reference to the greater support networks that may go unnoticed.. It is an enormous growth, and I have evolved as a person.. Water gathered in its tracks, creating the creeks and rivers, and the Derbal Yerrigan, otherwise known as the Swan River, where the new Stadium is located.. Ben Long: Where I'm from in the Northern Territory, my pop is from Ti Tree, which is 193 kilometres north of Alice Springs. Gilbees Dreaming is exemplified with possum footprints. Geelong is proud to launch its 2021 Indigenous Guernsey designed by Corrina Eccles By Stacey Oates on Feb 21, 2021, 6:00pm Designer Corrina Eccles and Stephanie Williams. My first cousin is Sydney Stack from Richmond. The artwork depicts the Barwon River where the eels swim and is looked upon by Bunjil the eagle, who watches over the country he created and is featured in honour of two important people in the community whose lives were tragically lost. All 17names of Aboriginal players who have played for the Suns are displayed on the back of the guernsey with the rainbow serpent in the background to symbolise the great giver of life and protector of water. 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. User account menu. Jy Simpkin, Jed Anderson, Tarryn Thomas, Kyron Hayden acted as inspiration for the guernsey, which was endorsed by Phoenix Spicer and Matt McGuinness. They look up to their idols. I pretty much followed him through all the grades and learned from him and competed against him at everything. Theres also a special nod to Whites father who sadly passed in 2002 in the design. Its feathers are a representation of people from all backgrounds coming together for the love of the game. The players are depicted as warriors at the base of the jumper. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. Eating right. Both never had the opportunities that I do now and my siblings do now. The different shades of blue dot work symbolise the waterways and the white dot work reflects a calmness of cleansing energy. Geelong captain and Players' Association president Patrick Dangerfield has also backed a Yes vote, as well as the league's right to campaign for the Yes side of the vote. Tiw Island artist Jennifer Louise Coombes designs AFL Indigenous football I hope the players, when they run out, connect to Wadawurrung country and the landscape. The large boomerangs on the front were used for hunting birds and are intentionally positioned to make the number 11, the number worn by Headland, Morrison and former Aboriginal club great Dale Kickett. Former Magpies and Geelong star Travis Varcoe, who is now a development coach with the Western Bulldogs, last month pondered why there were not more Indigenous coaches at AFL clubs. 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. Nicky Winmar (centre) proudly shows off hid design on the St Kilda website. Stengle dominated in the SANFL competition for Woodville-West Torrens in 2021 kicking 44 goals in 19 games. He's been one of my biggest influences on how I played. Given Nicholls was never given the chance to truly flourish at Carlton due to mistreatment, Kellett decided the name the jumper Cleanse. 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. It's a blessing to be in the AFL. Whap-Farrar: When I was in the AFLW environment I was extremely proud wearing an AFLW uniform. Chris Mayne (Perth), David Mackay (Box Hill Hawks) and Dom Tyson (North Melbourne) will have coaching roles at state league clubs. Geelong's 2021 AFL Indigenous Guernsey. Check out all the Indigenous jumpers ahead of the 2020 Sir Doug - AFL The Saints 2022 Indigenous guernsey is again designed by club great Nicky Winmar, retaining all of his artwork from last season. 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. Steve Price slams AFL over Voice to parliament memo Whap-Farrar: When I saw the video and everything on the socials I cried. I looked up to them and they paved the way for me and I just fell in love with it. Hill: My family motivates me, inspires me to get up out of bed and go work my butt off. By having all of the Indigenous players plus our families incorporated into the guernsey, its a full circle of telling the story of reconciliation between [Sir Doug] and myself and the Carlton Football Club, Kellett said. It was very competitive. Lines leading into the centre of the design represent the journey each player is on with semi circles symbolising safety, shelter and support, extending further across the design to acknowledge greater support networks that may go unnoticed. 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. . One day hopefully, we can all just come together. To have been involved in the design process and have the guernsey be representative of who we are and where we have come from is very special. AFL 2022: Indigenous Round, Sir Doug Nicholls, Rounds 10 and 11 Long: I saw quite a bit of it on social media. The Sir Doug Nicholls round is one round I can't wait to play and it means a lot. Geelong Playing List for 2021. Knowing you're a role model for Indigenous kids and non-Indigenous kids in the community. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. 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. Carltons Jesse Motlop in the 2022 jumper. We call him Guunyu. Winners by season [ edit] Michael Voss, 1996 Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey, 1997 and 1998 Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes, 2003 and 2006 Brownlow Medallist Chris Judd, 2004 and 2010 Brownlow Medallist Jimmy Bartel, 2007 Brownlow Medallist Cats Proud To Launch Indigenous Guernsey - Geelong Football Club The community for the Geelong Cats of the Australian Football League. I dont know it all. For . It's not only the people over in America it happens to our people here as well. She was very scared for me. Telling Indigenous kids that footy isn't everything and that they have to know that it is only the minority of people that make big careers and earn the big bucks. Picture: Michael Willson Source: Getty Images Staff Writers from Fox Sports Picture: Daniel Carson, Geelongs Brandon Parfitt at the MCG. - Flat rate shipping of $8.25, Australia wide. I think the truth needs to be told and uncovered about the stolen generation. When the findings came out of the Do Better report I almost reneged on the job, I almost ran away from it, he said. Picture: Michael Klein, Gold Coasts Jy Farrar of the Suns poses with Jesse the wedge-tailed eagle. Whap-Farrar: It's definitely an honour to play at the highest level. Artist Darryl Belloti, of the Yamatji and Nyoongar community, created West Coasts Indigenous jumper to depict the Waugul (Rainbow Serpent) as it travels the lands and watches the Eagles journey to the Grand Final at the MCG. And my nanna is from Daly River. (Getty Images: Mark Dadswell) Mum was hesitant because I'd never played a contact sport in my life. It was designed in consultation with seven currently Indigenous Blues: Eddie Betts, Liam Jones, Jack Martin, Zac Williams, Sam Petrevski-Seton, Madison Prespakis and Natalie Plane. Geelong made the blueprint: how footy's best teams stay good. Long: Obviously I had an uncle and cousin play the game and they're the best, but I wouldn't be compared to them. 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. Together We Stand signifies all cultures together, Whitten said. It features two distinct animals the crocodile to signify the NT and an eagle for the Gold Coast. Every club's stunning Indigenous jumper: Which is best? Vote now - AFL First Nations Engagement Manager/ AFLW Indigenous Player Development Manager Geelong Cats Dec 2021 - Present1 year 5 months Geelong, Victoria, Australia Paediatric Physiotherapist Novita. A history of our Indigenous Magpies - Collingwood Football Club In the dreamtime lived a beautiful white swan. Gunditjmara woman and Melbourne artist Laura Thompson, has designed this year's Blues guernsey in consultation with Carlton's seven current Indigenous players; Eddie Betts, Liam Jones, Jack Martin, Zac Williams, Sam Petrevski-Seton, Madison Prespakis and Natalie Plane. That's quite special in itself. To have me and Jeremy Finlayson pushing things along with the Indigenous stuff, there's still things we need to work on more but to run out in the AFL it's unbelievable. Obviously I will spend some time with the forwards, particularly the small forwards, but hope to get across all on-field spaces where the club see they need me.. The colours at the bottom represent the burial ground. It was the Spirits that gave the world form and meaning. Campbell came to the students defence saying she was only young and still learning. 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.. I just proved them wrong and ended up making the state teams and went on from there. AFL asks clubs to form position on Indigenous Voice to parliament Because players have an impact in changing a lot of the issues that go on in Australia. I'm not worried about the footy DNA, it doesn't make me think any different. Long: I moved down to Victoria on an indigenous scholarship at 16 and got the opportunity to go to Melbourne Grammar and stayed at a boarding house. Brownlow Votes average 18.9 career votes ranked 1st for the year # Player: DOB: Age: Height: Weight: Games Prior: Goals Prior: Votes Prior: Games 2021: Goals 2021: Votes 2021: Original Club: Drafted: Honours: 1: Rhys Stanley: 1 Dec . Round 10 and 11 of the 2022 AFL season sees the league celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which will see teams take to the field in specially designed Indigenous jumpers. Indigenous Players | Melbourne Football Club AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? Gumtrees illustrate the connection to country while boomerangs and spears remember traditional hunting practices. Other 2021 Lists . Winmars guernsey, which features traditional Indigenous splatter painting techniques, is inspired by his family, his heritage and his love of the Saints. I think just growing as a person and knowing footy isn't going to last forever. Almost straight after it, I was talking more, and my footy improved. In the design I have the Kardiniyoo, the sunrise, taking place and the two teams coming together to play what we call Marngrook. But I tried it out and played with the boys. 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Campfires on the shoulders are a tribute to the entire Carlton family, while the guernsey also pays respect to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation where the club is located. He played footy as well. And that also means some of the best-looking guernseys of the year. From the water boy, to the coaches and the CEO, its all a team effort from the ACT and Canberra, to the far reaches of Greater Western Sydney you are all one team. Ten years, 600,000 miles, and several vehicles later, Wilbur has published her work - portraits and interviews - in a stunning new book: Project 562: Changing the Way We See . Patten also designed the Essendon guernsey, which tells the story of the first Aboriginal player for Essendon, Norm McDonald. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Scroll down to see all 18 Indigenous designs for Sir Doug Nicholls Round and learn more about their history. I'm still young (20 years-old). Johnson, a Gunditjmara man from Victoria, described designing the guernsey which celebrates the clubs history in Fitzroy and Brisbane, while incorporating parts of his own story as a huge honour. George went through that. Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts joins Geelong's coaching staff A student from the clubs Aboriginal Power Cup, claimed to have designed the artwork, featuring blue and orange circles divided by a kangaroo and his tracks. Don't limit yourself to just one sport. Pies launch 2021 Indigenous guernsey. It doesn't matter how confronting the truth is, it just needs to be told. Yorta Yorta man Dixon Patten put a traditional twist on the black and white stripes, showing magpies with outstretched wings, flying upwards reaching new heights and possibilities. Patten tells of the magpies being nurturers who guide their young, like teachers, Elders and respected people do, an important role in the Aboriginal community. GWS star, and proud Whadjuk-Ballardong Noongar man, Bobby Hill is the designer of the Giants guernsey, which was also worn in 2020. Not just for the Indigenous Australians, but for every other culture and religion in this country. GIANTS forward and proud Whadjuk-Ballardong Noongar man Bobby Hill designs the shirt his team will wear for this years Indigenous Round. The design features two Willy Wagtails, Nickys family totem, and a silhouette of his iconic pose in 1993, when he lifted his shirt and pointed to his skin at Victoria Park. 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. On the front are two Willy Wagtails, Winmars family totem, alongside a silhouette of his iconic pose from his immortal stand. Explaining her design, she said it depicts Kangaroos near the burial ground at Kingston, in South Australias South East. Surrounded by hammerhead sharks and spears, the shark being signifies tribal law and order and is a culturally significant creature. Relatively new appointments of a new president, a new coach and has been a dramatic change for the club, but an exciting new period for the club in growing its new feathers and entering a new era, the club said. It represents that we are all equal, and we are all one. AFLW player Mikayla Morrison, former player Des Headland and artist Kevin Bynder worked together to create the deep and meaningful designs behind the Freemantle Dockers guernsey. 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. Richmonds Marlion Pickett and his partner Jessica Nannup are behind the design for the Tigers 2022 Indigenous jumper. Melbourne Football Club Indigenous guernsey designed by Amunda Gorey. Cyril Collard (1957-58) and Percy Cummings (1964-65) played 18 games between them, before an apparent move away from recruiting Indigenous talent. A sea turtle on the front of the jumper represents the Larrakia people and Darwin, with one on the back with a different colour border for Yugembah and the Gold Coast, acknowledging the connection to country for both the saltwater tribes. The 1993 image of Winmar lifting his shirt to point to his dark skin in pride, is still an iconic photograph in the countrys history today. how does it feel to be an AFL Indigenous player in 2021? Quinton Narkle. Round 11 of the AFL marks Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which will see teams take to the field in specially designed Indigenous jumpers. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble. Its going to be pretty special running out in it.. (We also loved) how it described our story as Indigenous men and the support we have around us. It was designed by Yamatji Martu woman, Emma Macneill. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Small forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is behind the design for Essendons 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Round jumper. I explain to the kids that finishing school is so important. Get AFL news and more in your inbox Fifty to 100 of them came to our game which was amazing. Long: I looked up to my older cousin Cyril Rioli and my uncle Michael. It brings me joy. Chris Johnson's design for the Brisbane Lions. 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. 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. A lot of older people still don't know much about the history of Australia or first nations people and can still be educated which could, I think, potentially make a change in everyday life and how you see people. The INFC Post Season Tournament officially begins October 29th. Feathers represent people from all backgrounds, races, genders and religions and hands represent ancestors guiding us on our journey. That was a big hurdle I had to overcome. 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. Maurice Rioli and Daniel Rioli pose during a portrait session in the Richmond Tigers 2021 Sir Douglas Nicholls AFL Round Indigenous Jumper. The forward facing kangaroo, which takes up the majority of the jumper, symbolises moving forward in a positive way. players, history and future. He lived in the waterways of lakes and billabongs.. It was becoming too much for me. I came from track. Yellow lines are for the interconnecting pathways and songlines throughout the land which is the blue. There are AFLW players getting drafted at a later age. The Blues jumper, designed by Yorta Yorta/Juru descendant and great granddaughter of Sir Doug Nicholls Shanai Kellett, tells a tale of reconciliation between the football club and its players. [1] To have them on my back and get up everyday to do this as a job, yeah that motivates me. Melbournes guernsey is designed by Arrernte artist Amunda Gorey and tells a story of deep connection, placing community at its core. It's about where you come from and what you learn as a kid. Source: NITV. Chance Bateman jumps on the back of Geelong's David Wojcinski in 2002. 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. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Hill: Work hard and dedicate yourself. Indigenous jumpers | Adelaide Football Club We understand and use our best judgements when scheduling games on Halloween, Oct. 31st. Photograph: Scott Barbour/AAP Australian Associated Press Tue 5 Oct 2021. Whap-Farrar: The two big ones for me are my mum and dad. What's it like to be an Indigenous AFL or AFLW player in 2021? - ESPN.com Education is probably what will help in schools. Posted Wed 6 Oct 2021 at 1:24am Wednesday 6 Oct 2021 at 1:24am . The gum leaf symbolises power, strength, healing and protection from ancestors and the brothers who stand beside you. This relates to the current changes of the football club. I moved away from pretty much my whole family. I gave up an apprenticeship in Cairns to pursue my football career. The design tells a story of Norm McDonald, a Gunditjamara man who was the first Aboriginal player for the club. This years design was developed by Yugambeh artist Luther Cora form the Gold Coast and Larrakia artist Trent Lee from Darwin. Indigenous AFL legend Eddie Betts will join Geelong as a coach The Barwon River is a place that our eels would travel down. I've sacrificed a lot moving away. Whap-Farrar: Don't rush it. 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. It's part of Australia's history. Goals average 73.5 career goals ranked 1st for the year. Hawthorns guernsey was also used in 2020, and is designed by proud Nyarinyin, Pitjantjantjara and Yankuntjantjara woman Justine Ronberg. 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.. 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. 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 . But theres a quote by Gandhi, We have to be the change we want to see in the world. 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 red and the black represent my ancestors who are buried there. I didn't get to watch him play. Hill: Running out week to week and performing for the jersey you wear, the past players, coaches, famly, and the fans, and especially running out with the boys as well. 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. Every AFL club's Indigenous round guernsey revealed for 2022 The guernsey represents the Gunditjmara country and prominently features the red-tailed black cockatoo. Eat right. Bobby Hill is the designer of the Giants guernsey, which was also worn in 2020. 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. Geelong football boss Simon Lloyd said everyone at the Cats was excited to welcome Betts on board for the role, which he will begin in January. It's not something that comes along everyday. She explains how circles inside one big circle symbolise the Aboriginal players who have played for the club with outer circles representing the crowds, fans and workers who support the players. Cam Ellis-Yolmen: My older brother and I are really close. List of VFL/AFL and AFL Women's players of Indigenous Australian He looked majestic when he ran with the ball. The proud Kokatha and Warai man will become the first Indigenous player to reach 400 games . "Geelong is a successful club with a magnificent culture that has always been . You grow up as a young kid wanting to play AFL but to actually do it as a job and get paid for something you love doing, it's truly a blessing. Whap-Farrar: I thought I could never ever be up there with the AFLW competition. . Shaun Burgoyne becomes fifth player in AFL/VFL history to reach 400 Part of the Fremantle jersey with special historical significance. As of 2021, the Brownlow Medal has been awarded 108 times to 89 players in 94 medal counts. Betts retired in August with 640 goals after 17 seasons with Carlton and Adelaide and is widely recognised as one of the AFLs most popular ever figures for his freakish skills and charismatic nature. The improving inside midfielder took his game to a new level in 2021 and comfortably sits alongside the bigs guns such as Joel Selwood, Patrick Dangerfield and Mitch Duncan. Elle Campbell designed the Port Adelaides Indigenous Round jumper, which has been making headlines since its release. Boomerangs and a campfire represent hunting, a circle symbolising his family. Proud Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles designed Geelongs guernsey which depicts meaningful landmarks across the Barwon region. I was a sprinter for the first part of my life. And If it happens. Brendon Ah Chee, Jarrod Cameron, Tim Kelly, Liam Ryan, Jamaine Jones and Isiah Winder. It was an honour to get the call up and an honour to represent my people on the guernsey for the club that I played for, White said. We discussed things like who inspired their journey, how they felt about the tragic death of George Floyd, racism, advice for aspiring Indigenous kids, and their greatest hurdles that helped mould them into the players we see today. Three meeting places on the back personify Lindsays family, his community and the club. All the other birds were jealous of Guunya who was a beautiful white swan with a long neck who could reach the best foods. 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. They both were athletes in their prime. The artwork tells the story of Hills upbringing in Northam in Western Australia before moving to Sydney to play for the GIANTS.