S triking jumpers offered the clearest sign of the AFLW’s inaugural Indigenous round, a visual representation of connection to country, community and family, and … It doubles as the wave of women in the past who missed the opportunity to play AFLW at a professional level. 03:24 Mins. ", Anderson is a proud Ghungalu woman. THE AFLW'S historic Indigenous Round has been locked in for round five, 2021 and all 14 clubs have unveiled their guernsey designs and have told the unique stories behind them. The Giants' AFLW guernsey was designed by Wiradjuri woman Leeanne Hunter, who specialises in contemporary Aboriginal art. The white blue and navy circles are seeds falling on the ground which represents growth and the next generation being taught culture. It is significant, as the possum is my totem. The launch of the inaugural 2021 NAB AFL Women’s Indigenous round will acknowledge and highlight the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to Australian football. The red stripe section includes emu footprints, as they represent no going back and only moving forward, as emus do not step back. The design in the boomerang represents all our individuals' strength and personalities and how when we come together the formation of our team's strength and that we are stronger together. Indigenous Round News Video Matches May 21. Forward Danielle Ponter worked with Aboriginal visual artist, Elizabeth Close, to design the jumper which Close says “speaks to the resilience and the fearsomeness and the strength of women”. The first annual AFLW Indigenous Round will be held over Round Five of the 2021 NAB AFLW season. The 11 circles represent the waterholes. While we celebrate the stories, it is important we do not shy away from those discussions. Hand-prints: The two handprints represent myself (Kija/Jaru) and Aliesha Newman (Ningy Ningy), being the only two Indigenous women to have played for the Melbourne Football Club. The inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round will take place in round five, 2021. The Crows and Saints donned white jerseys, the … Start watching. This is the journey of him walking our country. The story behind it is the mother tree (symbolises women, wisdom knowledge and culture), the roots at the bottom represent our language and how even though trees are chopped they still have their roots in the ground and are still connected to the land (symbolising invasion and how we lost so much but we are still here). But there is more work to be done, particularly around enacting changes that dismantle discriminatory structures. Third and fourth inner circle: the female image for the (16) players on the field, all aiming for their goal and interconnected. Corrina Eccles is the artist of the Geelong AFLW Indigenous guernsey and is a Wadawurrung traditional owner. While we celebrate the stories within clubs’ Indigenous jumpers, we cannot shy away from Australia’s complex history, Last modified on Sun 28 Feb 2021 11.33 EST. On the guernsey, feathered wings wrap around the player like a booka, a traditional kangaroo skin cloak. This weekend also marks the first AFLW Indigenous Round, while a number of showpiece games – Fremantle v Brisbane, … The back of the guernsey also features the word Djilang, the Wadawurrung word for Geelong. An assistant coach with the Calder Cannons in the NAB League, the premier youth competition for AFLW hopefuls in Victoria, Egan is the only Indigenous woman coaching in the state-wide competition. The two watering holes represent the land that the emus frequent, connected by Twenty Mile Creek. The inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round will take place in round five, 2021. Sport can be a powerful driver for social change. While they are present, they do not distract or draw the players away from their path. The river flowing through the land is the Dawson River. Footy Feed. Renowned Aboriginal artist Elizabeth Close and Adelaide’s inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round Home Match Sponsor BHP have come together to bring the Crows’ 2021 Indigenous Guernsey to life in a painted piece. By Marni Olsson-Young, Carlton Media on Feb 22, 2021, 10:36pm FOR the first time in its five-year history, the AFLW will host its very first Indigenous Round this week. AFLW players explain what the historic round means to them. AFLW Indigenous Round: The impact on our players and community The AFLW Indigenous community reflects on what it means to have a dedicated Indigenous Round. The AFL has announced its fixture for Round Five, with the Crows set to celebrate the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round at home. The number of Indigenous women coaching across the code is not readily available. We are bold, we are powerful.". It represents the journey and the growth of going through our program and learning and developing and leaving a better football player and person. 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The white banners at the bottom represent strength and power, highlighting the success of the girls winning a Grand Final in 2018. It could prove to … The guernsey was designed by local Bundjalung/Yugambeh woman Christine Slabb and represents the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. AFLW: For Ponter, Indigenous Round is more than just footy. Three big circles (red section): The 3 big circles represents our Melbourne Demons Football Club community, the AFLW community and our support community so our families, friends, supporters, members and fans. Lastly, the kangaroo tracks are the pathways you leave behind, so that the next generation can fearlessly follow. Picture: Graham Denholm, AFL Photos. Bunjil looks over us in the sky and guides us. Michelle is currently working as the REAL Program Lead in the Korin Gamadji Insistute at the Richmond Football Club, continuing to develop culturally safe programs, leadership opportunities and initiatives for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s for our staunch matriarch that lives on. Â. Adelaide’s new AFLW clash guernsey tells the story of a shared journey, retold through the perspectives of two Aboriginal women. Designed by Lions veteran Allen Christensen, the guernsey features the totems of the club’s Indigenous AFL and AFLW players. The eagle is the protector, hunter and all-seeing totem of the Maranunggu people. Corrina is a member of the GFC Reconciliation Action Plan and been involved in all three RAPs the club has implemented. Nat Edwards with a … While there is no publicly published target in terms of participation at the elite level, the AFL is investing in player pathways such as the Woomeras, a national development opportunity for young Indigenous women. Darryl is a relative of former Eagle Laurie Bellotti, who played 24 games for the club across two seasons (1999-2000). Melbourne’s Krstel Petrevski designed the Demon’s guernsey, which includes former Demon and now Magpie, Aleisha Newman, in its story. She has been heavily involved at the Cats for the last 15 years and it’s very fitting Corrina is designing the first Indigenous AFLW guernsey as her son ‘BJ’ designed the first Indigenous AFL guernsey for the club. Joe primed, Dimma's future, AFLW Indigenous Round launch. The woman’s symbol is placed close to our hearts. Large navy circles: The 11 circles and the design pattern around it tells the story of my great grandfather from my dad’s side of the family who was a Kija man from Purnululu (the bungles). The story behind the design comes from the the Cummeragunja Walk Off, which was a protest by Aboriginal people at Cummeragunja Station. The 'Wings of an Eagle' guernsey was designed by Yamatji and Noongar man Darryl Bellotti. A mother of an excuse: Freo speedster to sit out 2021/22 AFLW season. This week marks the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round, in what celebrates and highlights the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to the game of Aussie Rules. The back of the guernsey represents the Long family’s paternal grandmother’s ancestors, the Maranunggu people, who hail from Daly River, Northern Territory. 10:46 AM. THE AFLW'S historic Indigenous Round has been locked in for round five, 2021 and all 14 clubs have unveiled their guernsey designs and have told the unique stories behind them. Big Bags. For Jacara Egan, a Muthi-Muthi/Gunditjmara woman, that change is happening in the coach’s box. The design was by Ross Morgan snr and his sons, which highlights the Yorta Yorta culture. The three circles located in the ‘heart’ of the guernsey. Copyright © 2021 AFL. Proceeds from the sale of 2021 AFLW Indigenous Round guernseys will go towards supporting AFL-run Indigenous programs to ensure all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples have the same access and opportunities to our game, from the grassroots level, via our pathways to the elite competitions. Port Adelaide Football Club will still wear the Indigenous round guernsey it revealed earlier this week, but will credit the original artist rather than the girl who has admitted copying the design. Dark red circles (top of jumper): This design represents people coming from all different walks of life, all different backgrounds/lifestyles and all coming together and going on the same journey together. The Western Bulldogs’ first ever AFLW Indigenous guernsey, designed by 18-year-old Aboriginal artist Ky-ya Nicholson-Ward, celebrates ‘coming together as one’. Loving that the #AFLW indigenous round guernseys extended to the umpires uniforms. Sir Doug, who epitomised the spirit of reconciliation, played 54 games for Fitzroy and was a brilliant all-round athlete. Players had a hand in the creation of their club jumpers for the AFLW’s inaugural Indigenous round. Let’s hope Bunjil is flying over as they’re playing to bring us good spirit.". The fallout from the Super Netball Indigenous round revealed issues with the way the sport supports Indigenous women and girls. He was an important part of my journey, so this is a special way me and my family are able to represent him.". The shark represents the protector of the Tiwi Islands, where Jack Long was adopted by the Kerinaiua family, where they were born and still live to this day. “Recognise my people’s language, songs, stories, dances,” Silvy said. With Round 5 of the AFLW season being Indigenous Round, both teams unveiled their kit ahead of the weekend’s action. Proceeds from the sale of 2021 AFLW Indigenous Round guernseys will go towards … The Bulldogs' guernsey is called ‘Coming Together As One’ by Ky-Ya Nicholson-Ward, a Wurundjeri and Dja Dja Wurrung woman. The predominantly blue guernsey symbolises the water which is an important pillar of the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales, joined by the sun which signifies people coming together with a cultural connection. Round 5 will mark the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round, as the league celebrates and highlights the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to … The black circles represent knowledge and water, which symbolise new beginnings, fresh starts and over all life and health. It is about reckoning with the history of Marngrook and ensuring the AFLW’s Indigenous round has a wider, deeper and long-lasting impact on the game and its people. It is why rounds like the Pride round and Indigenous round are so important. The circles with hands represent the journey we travel, the family we leave back home and the friends we make along the way. On the eve of the inaugural AFLW Indigenous round, the duo opened up about their bloodlines and what the game means. The AFLW Indigenous community reflects on what it means to have a dedicated Indigenous Round. She had assistance from board member and senior Noongar woman Colleen Hayward, Noongar Elder and No.1 ticket holder Richard Walley and teammates Gemma Houghton, Kara Antonio and Ebony Antonio. As Cricket Australia’s Indigenous engagement specialist, Courtney Hagen, wrote in Siren Sport this week, “the AFLW hosting both a dedicated Indigenous round and Pride round … The white centre circle represents a goal in one’s life. ... AFLW: Match Highlights (Round 8, 2021) The Lions and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the NAB AFL Women's competition. This guernsey represents the truth that we are one and we are included. Kate McCarthy (concussion), Nat Exon (groin) and Rebecca Ott (omitted) make way for the returning trio, with the latter scheduled to play in the Southern Saints’ season opener alongside Jessica Matin and Poppy Kelly.. Alice Burke has been selected as a travelling emergency, joining Ott on stand-by for Round 5.. “Women, First Nations, Aboriginal women, we bring such a different perspective and approach to life and a really valuable approach to life and the spheres and spaces that we enter into,” Muthi-Muthi/Gunditjmara told Siren Sport. A descendant of the Stolen Generation, midfielder Jasmin Stewart played a key role in the planning and design of the jumper. Watch Now Previous. The hands represent women and mothers with the baby hand in the middle. Melbourne and Collingwood will wear special guernseys for the occasion – Demon Krstel Petrevski designing the red and blue’s outfit – while both teams will wear ‘Free the Flag’ t-shirts during … "Song, dance and ceremony are an essential part of Aboriginal culture," according Darryl. Our elders, aunties, jija’s and children. AFL General Manager Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone was joined by 2021 AFLW Indigenous Round Honouree representative Chenile Chandler and Victorian AFLW player representatives at Yarra Park today to welcome the dedicated round which will be held from February 26 - 28. It’s also a time to celebrate the strong Indigenous women in our community. Brisbane's guernsey was designed by players Dakota Davidson, Ally Anderson and Courtney Hodder. The white stripe section includes people’s footprints, which represents the players’ journeys into success and moving forward. aflw clubs unveil indigenous round jumpers The AFLW will celebrate its first-ever league-wide Indigenous Round this weekend, paying tribute to … The feathers represent the White-Tailed Sea Eagle. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Imahra Cameron is a proud Aboriginal Australian, who will celebrate her culture this round By westcoasteagles.com.au on Feb 23, 2021, 8:10pm "To me, I think it’s a round that celebrates us as a culture. ... FREMANTLE speedster Ash Sharp will sit out the 2021/22 NAB AFLW season due to pregnancy. Last Time I Cried. Commitment to cultural change AFLW's constant amid uncertainty | Kasey Symons, MCG set for 50,000 fans for AFL season opener as crowd capacity increased. The The sight was not unfamiliar – the Crows have been wearing their Indigenous jumper at away games throughout the season. For Adelaide’s Danielle Ponter, the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round is an opportunity to educate about her culture on the big stage. "My mob is aquaculture, the first tribe to design fishing mechanisms to catch and sell fish and eels, in particular the Murray cod," Davidson said. Round 5 in the AFLW marks the first official Indigenous Round, celebrating and recognising the competition’s Indigenous women, not only those playing this weekend, but the ones who were there from the start paving the way for the younger generation coming through. In celebration of the inaugural Indigenous round, the 14 AFLW clubs unveiled new kits ahead of round five. Ceremonial dress features ochre and feathers, sometimes with a feathered headdress, on the dancer’s body. And we’re actually doing people – even though some don’t really know it yet – but we’re doing them a disservice by not putting ourselves out there [and] stepping into our power and taking up space in these spaces that haven’t been reserved for us in the past and saying, ‘well, look, this is how we do things. Natalie Plane speaks about the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round this weekend. "This story is marked on the back of the Richmond women’s jumper and reflects my own story and the story of our community here at the club," Kerrin said. This path also represents the journey I am on, discovery different stories and the history of my culture. It’s really important to acknowledge and pay respect to my teammates and non-Indigenous players. On the back there is a possum, which links to the Maribyrnong River and my people’s stories and culture. Eagle: In the centre of the design I acknowledge and pay respect to the Wurundjeri people, past, present and emerging. The Emu footprint is the totem of Codie Briggs and her family heritage from the Murray River in Victoria. 01:46 Mins. The traditional custodians of the land on which Melbourne is built. The design represents a story of Wadawurrung country and incorporates a number of meaningful landmarks across the Barwon region. The AFL’s annual round recognising and celebrating indigenous players and culture is named in honour of Sir Doug Nicholls. Next. triking jumpers offered the clearest sign of the AFLW’s inaugural Indigenous round, a visual representation of connection to country, community and family, and of the journey many women have taken to get to the top of their sport. The impressively-designed guernsey will be worn by the Bulldogs players in the inaugural AFL women’s Indigenous Round this … What Indigenous round means to AFLW midfield coach, Brady Grey Audio could not be played And, as the only Indigenous coach both in the AFLW, and at West Coast, the round fosters a strong cultural connection to football for Grey. "I’m lucky enough that both my parents are Indigenous, and therefore have two totems to represent - the emu and the kangaroo," Hodder said. Last year, Super Netball’s Indigenous round was embroiled in controversy when the league’s only Indigenous player, Jemma Mi Mi, who was front and centre in media coverage in the lead-up, was notably left off the court on game day. Blue circles: This design represents people coming from all different walks of life, all different backgrounds/lifestyles and all coming together and going on the same journey together. It is remembered as an act of strength and resilience. "This is for our women – the symbols represent connection, Country and people in our communities. There are also possum footprints along the tree. The Geelong Football Club has today proudly launched its 2021 Indigenous Guernsey ahead of AFLW Indigenous Round this weekend. All Rights Reserved. “Recognise that we walk on the lands of my ancestors … My friends, let’s walk together in harmony.”. AFL General Manager Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone was joined by 2021 AFLW Indigenous Round Honouree representative Chenile Chandler and Victorian AFLW player representatives at Yarra Park today to welcome the dedicated … AFLW Indigenous Round: The impact on our players and community. But greater representation in leadership positions is something he strives towards in coming years. The dots in the background represent the wider clubs and players in the AFLW. The black and white colours are representative of women from all cultural backgrounds. He started his journey from Ord River Gorge and passed through all 11 waterholes until he reached the bungles. WHILE Melbourne was out played by the undefeated Magpies on Sunday afternoon, Round 5 was bigger than the four points. But they are also about real and lasting change. U shape in the centre circle: represents an aerial view of a person sitting, with the digging stick to represent a woman, the U shape is placed in the centre to depict Briana and the support networks who work behind the scenes to organise the AFL games and training for teams. For North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos’ stars Kaitlyn Ashmore and Mia King, their journey to discovering their Mob is still very much in progress. The red outlined section flowing into the circle represents everyone’s unique journeys and struggles in life, focusing on the obstacles we have all had to face in 2020, but remaining strong mentally and physically to reach an aim. Carlton's guernsey designer is 18-year-old Indigenous artist Ky-ya Nicholson-Ward. Footprints: The footprints represent all the past players and players that have come through the Melbourne Football Club and have paved the pathway for us today. The dots that sit on top of the circles represent the many other people who support the players, including family, coaches, partners, colleagues, and support staff. Why not share? Concerns over a jumper clash had been raised before St Kilda and Adelaide ran out wearing barely-distinguishable guernseys during the AFLW’s … Collingwood’s 2021 AFLW team will wear the same Indigenous guernsey that its AFL and netball programs wore last year. Melbourne’s jumper was designed by AFLW player, Krstel Petrevski, who hails from Halls Creek in WA’s Kimberley region. While a positive outcome, it was also a reminder of a dedicated round’s potential to become an empty symbol: a beautifully designed uniform and platitudes without substance. Circles are a very significant art design in my culture as there is no beginning and no end, which is just like Aboriginal people and Aboriginal culture. Picture: Graham Denholm, AFL Photos. AFLW Round 5 Wrap | The inaugural Indigenous Round. The circles depict the coaching and playing group in the centre, support staff surrounding them, and the supporters around the outside. Yes, they are about celebrating the people, the communities, the culture. The designs are used a lot in my ancestors’ shields and weapons and are used to show power. The 2021 AFLW Indigenous Round acknowledges and highlights the contribution of Aboriginal and / or … The circles on the top represent supporters and fans and community coming together. Corrina Eccles said: "I hope the girls, when they run out, they connect to Wadawurrung country and the landscape. The Western Bulldogs’ 2020 Indigenous Round guernsey. The boomerangs represent the men’s squad we currently play alongside - the fathers, brothers and guardians in our lives - who have encouraged us to become the strong women we are today. Tickets for the game will go on sale to members at 12pm ACDT on Wednesday, February 24 and at 1pm for the general public. Across the weekend, as cameras captured the women of the AFLW doing their thing, they also captured these jumpers and the stories within them.

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