The design tells a story of Norm McDonald, a Gunditjamara man who was the first Aboriginal player for the club. He was obviously older. Knowing you're a role model for Indigenous kids and non-Indigenous kids in the community. Hands on the guernsey represent ancestors guiding us on our journey, according to the AFL website. For the first time, Adelaides AFL, AFLW and SANFL sides will wear an Indigenous jumper with the same design. 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. I think 2017, when I did my other knee, was probably one of the worst years of my life. Steve Price slams AFL over Voice to parliament memo Geelong's 2021 AFL Indigenous Guernsey : GeelongCats - Reddit 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. Richmonds Marlion Pickett and his partner Jessica Nannup are behind the design for the Tigers 2022 Indigenous jumper. Whap-Farrar: Don't rush it. The sun, which has been central to the clubs previous jumpers, remains the centrepiece, while the names of the clubs Indigenous players past and present feature on the back. So, it was really special for me to be asked, and to be picked was even more exciting, Pellegrini said. Brandan Parfitt | AFL - Geelong Football Club Fifty to 100 of them came to our game which was amazing. It's about where you come from and what you learn as a kid. The circle in the centre collectively represents our club; the people who have built it, the families that fill it, our players who represent it, our supporters that carry it. All rights reserved. Obviously mum and the rest of the family helped to take me to those places. 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. First Nations Engagement Manager/ AFLW Indigenous Player Development Manager Geelong Cats Dec 2021 - Present1 year 5 months Geelong, Victoria, Australia Paediatric Physiotherapist Novita. Semi circles portray 13 Indigenous players who have represented the club, figures and circles surrounding them symbolise the 28 players who played in Grand Final triumphs. Given Nicholls was never given the chance to truly flourish at Carlton due to mistreatment, Kellett decided the name the jumper Cleanse. It wasn't until later he had a role in getting me drafted.