Scroll down to see all 18 designs and learn more about their history! When the Swans contacted me, I was writing an Indigenous Studies essay about Indigenous round guernseys, the importance of the round, and what it means for the Indigenous community as a whole. "Its been an amazing experience so far, being able to connect with everyone across the league," Vescio said. List of VFL/AFL and AFL Women's players of Indigenous Australian descent. Alastair Clarkson was Hawthorns head coach from 2005 and 2021, while Chris Fagan was an assistant coach and general manager of football at the club from 2008 to 2016, before being appointed Brisbane coach in 2017. "The AFL seems to be doing nothing, they should stop this nonsense. New to Kayo? Fremantle star and proud Menang and Noongar and Ngarrindjeri man, Michael Walters, has found a greater sense of connection through the maps launch. "That's really upset all the Indigenous people in Australia," Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu said. It features falling feathers, to represent the Magpie shedding its old feathers to be replaced by the new. "The AFL and clubs need to be able to work closely with family and community members. I hope it doesnt deter them to lean in on this and have that conviction to tell their stories to this independent panel so that we can get to the bottom of this.. Melbourne trade its Round Two Selection (33), its Round Three Selection (43), and its Round Three Selection (53) to Port Adelaide for its Round Two Selection (27)", "Dockers duo to join Kangaroos as deal reached", "Trade paperwork lodged. THE AFL will appoint an independent panel to investigate"extremely serious" historical allegations about Hawthorn's treatment of its Indigenous players. I think that message resonated and well continue to talk with the guys about what that might look like, he said. The paw print represents the players and their own unique journeys while the meeting place is designed to represent the club. "We're really proud of the way he's gone about it and attacked it head-on.". Picture: Michael Willson, Fremantles Bailey Banfield. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan praised the courage of those who shared their "harrowing stories". Why I'm helping to save them. Port Adelaide unveil their jumper. A senior VFL/AFL or AFL Women's match is an Australian rules football match between two clubs that are, or have been in the past, members of the VFL/AFL or of the AFL Women's. THE UPCOMING AFLW Draft will be held on Tuesday April 4, with the League confirming only mature-aged players will be available. 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.. 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. I was never asked. How do we make sure the power structures or culture doesnt diminish their voice? The AFLPA acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. "It was a real positive for those boys, especially on such a significant occasion," Hardwick said. It is said that the Waugul journeyed from the east, creating valleys and hills with its body as it travelled, Belloti said. "We are profoundly disappointed that some of our former players and their families feel like this about their experiences at the club.". The Saints 2022 Indigenous guernsey is again designed by club great Nicky Winmar, retaining all of his artwork from last season. MORE than 100 elite AFL and AFLW players from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island and Multicultural backgrounds have gathered in Geelong for the first full day of the 2022 AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit.AFL Executive General Manager Inclusion and Social Policy Tanya Hosch, AFL Players Association General Manager of Player & Stakeholder Relations Brett Murphy, AFL players Michael Walters(Fremantle) and Aliir Aliir(PortAdelaide) and AFLW players Gemma Houghton (Port Adelaide) and Darcy Vescio (Carlton) were in attendance to celebrate the return of the Summit since 2019. Picture: AFL Photos, LISTEN: Could this be Daisy's last game, Brisbane's latest coup. "It was amazing to wear it tonight," Broad said. All Rights Reserved. This relates to the current changes of the football club. Key points: The AFL says it expects the independent investigation and report to be finished in December Hawthorn gets 18, Sydney gets 27 + future R2 + future R3", "We've swapped pick 30 for a second round selection in next year's draft", "We've complete a pick swap with the @GoldCoastSUNS ", "All moved pretty quick there! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Burgoyne, the first Indigenous footballer to play 400 AFL games, said he was shocked to read media reports on Wednesday detailing alleged racism at the Hawks. The Tiwi elder, who hasserved as an NT MP, said his cousin's retirement was particularly troubling following the early exit of other high profile NT players. It carries a powerful message and story, they said. "I feel like the first season is almost unrecognisable to what it is now and especially having all 18 teams in this year has been unbelievable. He was extremely proud when his cousin Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joined the Essendon Football club six years ago. But Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu said he believed the club and AFL did not provide his cousin with enough support to balance playing and cultural obligations. The AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit will return later this month. "We have a massiveIndigenouscontingent here at Richmond and we're very proud of that," Broad told Fox Footy. "It's very confronting to be. The first recognised Indigenous Australian player to play in a senior VFL/AFL match was Joe Johnson who played 55 games for Fitzroy from 1904 to 1906, and was a member of Fitzroy's dual premiership-winning sides of 1904 and 1905. "They're already thinking that," he said. Each of the five meeting places have Indigenous totems or clan group name of the players, while a spiral features the names of past and present indigenous male and female players of the club. He said he believed the most recent allegations of mistreatment, which have been made by former Hawthorn players, could cut off the AFL's supply of rising stars. "We need to do more, and we will. George Hewett feels confident in his body as the season approaches. It's inappropriate to make a comment in advance of that. The Sir Doug Nicholls Round honouring Indigenous Australians and their contributions to football has been run and won.. Picture: Chris Hyde, Bobby Hill at Woo-la-ra lookout Homebush. The AFL launch an independent investigation into 'extremely serious' allegations of Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players, as Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan step back from coaching roles. This artwork brings all of those different backgrounds, nationalities and people together.. The guernsey is designed to celebrate Jones journey to discovering more about his Aboriginal heritage and the life and legacy of his grandmother. The map also highlights the cultural diversity amongst this group with 73 cultural and language groups represented. The design highlights the core values of inclusion and togetherness. In 2022, there are 10 per cent of AFL players and four per cent of AFLW players who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, while 14 per cent of AFL and seven per cent AFLW players come from culturally diverse backgrounds. "We're very proud and very honoured to be a part of it.". "He was getting not enough support," he said. The players are depicted as warriors at the base of the jumper. [2], The Fremantle Football Club initially under inaugural coach Gerard Neesham, have been big supporters of indigenous players. 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. The veteran broadcaster said the AFL does appear to be trying to tackle the problem. Wurundjeri/Dja Dja Wurrung artist Ky-ya Nicholson Ward has put together a design to tell a story of the Wurundjeri culture, with references to community, connection and everlasting spirit. 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. Click here to view the 2022 Indigenous Map. I think its very important to show the two different elements (of Gold Coast and Darwin) and collaborate with Trent it all comes together really well.. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. Pickett's ban meant he was unable to play in theIndigenousjumper he and his partner Jessica Nannup designed for the Tigers. And I think that every football club should do a review like this. North Melbourne trade its Round Four Selection (59) and Future Round Two Selection to the Adelaide Crows for its Round Two Selection (23)", "Trade paperwork lodged. For Victorian based teams, all of these players played for their affiliated reserves team or junior development academy, or for clubs outside of Victoria, the majority were sourced from the local second level leagues. The jumper, called Together We Stand, is designed to represent all those within the Giants family coming together to stand tall. What we need to do is centre around the experiences of the people who have come forward.". Tiwi Islands elder warns the AFL may lose talented Indigenous players without change, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news. THE Carlton Football Club is proud to launch its 2022 AFL Indigenous guernsey which will be worn in the opening game of this year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round. The ABC's investigation outlines the experiences of three players during Alastair Clarkson's time as senior coach and the tenure of assistant coach and football manager Chris Fagan. Our First Nations and Multicultural players make an enormous contribution to the game, and we are excited to bring both groups together to share their football experience, Mr Murphy said. The Kirby Bentley Cup (a trophy played for by Indigenous girls) is named in her honour. Mathew Stokes during his playing days with the Cats.The Age Across the next two weeks, womens.afl will be sharing the stories of the resilient and . In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. (AAP: Joel Carrett) Outspoken Indigenous athletes like former rugby league star and world champion boxer Anthony Mundine weren't so loved. "Unfortunately he copped a week (suspension) but the way Marlion handled himself, you wouldn't have known. 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. This is the first Ive heard of it. We worked closely with the team to ensure they felt their voices and connection was portrayed in the design and they felt proud to wear it.. The furore comes some 18 months after the release of Collingwoods Do Better report, which revealed a systemic culture of racism at the Magpies, and the Hawthorn report is expected to have a similarly large impact. The male and female hands which make up the wings of the Crows are equal parts of the bird, which shows the equality and recognition of both teams. It was Richmond's 12th consecutive victory over Essendon in a period of dominance dating back to 2014. Copyright 2023 AFL Players' Association Limited. Picture: AFL Photos And when I woke up and read it this morning I was upset the word disturbed was probably accurate.. The AFL is finalising its own process to investigate the allegations and is seeking to speak to those who shared their experiences with Hawthorn's review. Im so proud and honoured to play a part in designing an Indigenous jumper for Fremantle, Walters said. Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu is calling on the AFL to "fix itself", asthe number of early retirements of Indigenous players, and players having to change clubs because of problems, was totally unacceptable. So its very confronting, considering I was there and I wasnt involved in any of it. The white circles and lines represent the journey of the club while the yellow lines represent the interconnecting pathways. The circles on the sash represent places Pickett and his family now call home Punt Road Oval, Richmond and the MCG. On the back of the jumper, there is a Coolamon depicting a safe space for Magpie eggs to hatch and be nurtured. The 2022 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) can trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2022 AFL season. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Hawthorns current coach Sam Mitchell, who played for the club between 2002 and 2016, said the ABC report was enormously troubling. McLachlan said all allegations in the Hawthorn racism report will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially during the independent review. More than 100 AFL and AFLW players gathered in Geelong on Thursday for day one of the 2022 AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit. McDonald-Tipungwuti was in Essendon's top 10 Best and Fairest for all five of his complete seasons. The 2022 AFL Players' Indigenous Map celebrates the 81 Indigenous male players and 20 Indigenous female players on an AFL or AFLW list in season 2021. Marc Murphy spoke to Carlton Media about the legacy of Chris Judd ahead of his induction into the Carlton Hall of Fame. Clubs must pay at least 90 per cent of the cap. Indigenous Round will be played across rounds three and four of season seven of the AFLW competition. Morgahna moved cities to make her dream of having a baby come true. Picture: Michael Willson, Dane Rampe poses wearing his team's Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey. (All age requirements refer to the player's age on January 1, 2022) SALARY CAP. He said he would like to see the AFL change its approach to communicating with Indigenous players and their loved ones. Picture: Sarah Reed, Richmonds Maurice Rioli. MELBOURNE, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Australian Football League (AFL) is investigating "extremely serious" allegations about the treatment of Indigenous former players at 13-times champions. These allegations are extremely disturbing. Dion Prestia won the Yiooken Award as best afield and Jack Riewoldt kicked four crucial goals, while the fourIndigenousplayers on the Tigers' side all gave fitting contributions. Players took part in a number of activities including: Darcy Vescio and Aliir Aliir spoke to media at the Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit. The GWS Giants trade its Round Two Selection (21) and its 2023 Round Two Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round One Selection (15)", "Dockers set to boost forward depth by signing Suns tall", "Tanner the Cat: First-round pick gets trade wish to join Geelong", "Trade paperwork lodged. [3] They set records for the most number of indigenous players in AFL/VFL matches in 2003, with seven players, in an 83 point win over the Western Bulldogs[4] and then again in Indigenous Round (Round 10) 2017 with eight players. Designed by GO Foundation scholar and proud Wiradjuri woman Lua Pellegrini, the artwork is titled Duguwaybul Yindyamangidyal meaning altogether respectfully: respect, gentleness, politeness, honour, careful, altogether as one. The first recognised Indigenous Australian player to play in a senior VFL/AFL match was Joe Johnson who played 55 games for Fitzroy from 1904 to 1906, and was a member of Fitzroy's dual premiership-winning sides of 1904 and 1905. But he said the organisation could be much more successful if it established a council of Indigenous elders of about 30 people to advise it. The 2022 Player Summit marks the first time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural players from both AFL and AFLW have been invited to participate in the four-day program that focuses on celebrating and strengthening cultural identity.In addition, the Summit offers a platform for players to discuss matters of importance to them and how the AFL and the AFLPA can work collaboratively to best support change across the industry that will impact positively on their experiences in the game, on and off the field. Picture: Michael Willson. [1], There were a record number of Indigenous players on AFL lists during the 2009 AFL season with 82 senior and rookie-listed players listed with AFL clubs. Hodge acknowledged the report made for "uncomfortable" reading. Picture: Michael Klein, Jordan Roughead. Caitlin Buchanan 12.12.2022. Burgoyne, the first Indigenous footballer to play 400 AFL games, said he was shocked to read media reports on Wednesday detailing alleged racism at the Hawks. 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. So why isn't women's health a priority? "The AFL is something that needs to be fixed.". The Geelong Cats trade its Round Two Selection (38), its Round Three Selections (48, 55), its 2023 Round Two Selection, and its 2023 Round Four Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round Two Selection (25)", "Trade paperwork lodged. Im very much like everyone else. Picture: Daniel Carson, Western Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts says every football club should come out and do an external review. Picture: AFL Photos, Grand Final debutant named as umpires revealed for 2022 decider, Clarkson's 'shocked', North start date delayed. Last modified on Thu 22 Sep 2022 17.34 EDT The AFL Players' Association has thrown its weight behind calls for a club-by-club review in the wake of the Hawthorn racism allegations, saying the. Carlton Legend Robert Walls spoke to Carlton Media about the impact of Ian Collins ahead of his elevation to Legend status in the Carlton Hall of Fame. Hawthorn Football Club engaged consultant Phil Egan, a former Richmond player, to conduct an external review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's experiences with the Hawks.. The sash also highlights the journey through different terrain to the central meeting place the NEC Hangar. Picture: Phil Hillyard, Jarman Impey in the 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls jumper. Due to the League wanting to ensure that matches are not cancelled or postponed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, each club named twenty players to their Covid top-up player list.For Victorian based teams, all of these players played for their affiliated reserves team or junior development academy, or for clubs outside of Victoria, the majority were sourced from .