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.
North Melbourne
"It's a great way to open up conversation, not only for Indigenous people but for all of Australia."
Designed by Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung artist Emma Bamblett, the guernsey will be worn in Rounds 10 and 11 against Sydney and Collingwood 🗓#Kangas
— North Melbourne FC (@NMFCOfficial) May 8, 2023
Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung artist Emma Bamblett is the woman behind North's 2023 Indigenous Guernsey. Titled and inspired by the club's three Indigenous players (Jy Simpkin, Tarryn Thomas, and Phoenix Spicer) and their connection to kinship country.
“This came about by yarning to all the players and a key interest in where they come from, who they are, who their mobs are, and their connection to their kinship," she said.
