Every year the AFL pays respect to Indigenous culture with two rounds that show a beautiful display of art and traditions depicted on their playing guernseys.
Sir Doug Nicholls was a fighter for social justice and became the first Aboriginal-Australian to be knighted in 1972, and his impact continues on even today.
Here's how each AFL club will be suiting up for Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Essendon Bombers
Proud to acknowledge the rich history of the lands we call home.
Introducing our '23 Dreamtime at the 'G guernsey.
— Essendon FC (@essendonfc) May 1, 2023
Unlike other clubs, Essendon has opted to have two students from Thornbury Primary School in Melbourne design their jumper. Momo Willcox, a young girl born in Wurundjeri Woiwurrung country, and Jackie Sinclair combined with the club for the 19th instalment of Dreamtime at the 'G. The guernsey features a crow with its wide wing representing a connection with figures at the bottom linking with arms to further this statement.
