Some say you play only as well as you look, with the guernsey in footy serving as a pillar of the game's heritage and tradition. That's not to say some have definitely gone through some modern re-designs and changes to get where we are now.

Though some clubs have upheld tradition by keeping theirs mostly the same throughout the decades, this is respectable, but it still won't earn them any fashion points in climbing up the list.

Here I'm looking for what stands out in creativity, how the colours mix and just personally how I view them.

1Brisbane Lions

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Will Ashcroft of the Lions in action during the round four AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba, on April 02, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Will Ashcroft of the Lions in action during the round four AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba, on April 02, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

A lot is happening here and Brisbane makes it work with an ode to their Fitzroy colours while stylistically incorporating the Brisbane blue. The lion here is the standout in silhouette form with a regal gold that complements the sleeves and the blue does just enough not to distract a great unique jersey for the reigning premiers.

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