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. "We had no idea what was to come out of those conversations so we didn't speak to anyone outside of that group. The list is arranged in alphabetical order by surname. The Kangaroos have opted to have Wurundjeri/Dja Dja Wurrung artist Ky-ya Nicholson Ward design their jumper in 2022. 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. Hawthorn CEO says mistreatment allegations of First Nations players a surprise to everyone, Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan stand aside to cooperate with Hawthorn investigation, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "It's very confronting to be. 33 AFL 2022 Round 10 - GWS v West Coast . New to Kayo? "Unfortunately he copped a week (suspension) but the way Marlion handled himself, you wouldn't have known. Together We Rise: Become a 2022 Member today So why isn't women's health a priority? The minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, on Wednesday described the allegations as harrowing, while former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge said the news was a shock to the system. Picture: AFL Photos 2022 AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit: Day 1 summary 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 Nov 30, 2022, 8:57pm (L-R): Michael Waters, Gemma Houghton, Darcy Vescio and Aliir Aliir. [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. Don Fuller got to know many of the Territory's rising Indigenous stars as a player in Darwin's Nightcliff football club as a young man. ", AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan and EGM of social policy and inclusion Tanya Hosch speak on allegations revealed in a Hawthorn. 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. "We really wanted to dig deep for Marlion because obviously, he couldn't be out there.". Lighthearted yarn on all things NBA and NBL, Join Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke to get unique Indigenous perspectives and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest stories of the week. "We've got a really urgent, pressing issue right here and now. The Bulldogs will once again wear the 2021 design by retired player Lindsay Gilbee, given fans were not able to attend last years match due to lockdown restrictions. The guernsey features the word Djilang, the Wadawurrung term for Geelong, while the Kardiniyoo (sunrise) depicts two teams coming together to play. The map displays the language groups of 81 male and 20 AFLW players (101 in total), celebrating the cultural diversity of both competitions. For the first time, Adelaides AFL, AFLW and SANFL sides will wear an Indigenous jumper with the same design. Former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge, who led the playing group from 2011-16, said he had not been aware of the "shocking, terrible" allegations before reading the ABC report. "He was straight on the front foot and wanted to get this dance underway. How do we make sure the power structures or culture doesnt diminish their voice? On-field training session at North Shore Football Club, Cultural activities including a Welcome to Country by traditional owners. 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. It features the Aboriginal adaptation of the crows in the centre with the Kaurna shield perched on its chest, male and female hands make up the wings and fingerprints on the feathers while a secondary Kaurna shield is at the base surrounded by footprints. Fagan has taken leave as Brisbane coach while the AFL conducts an independent investigation into the claims. National Reconciliation Week runs from May 27 until June 3, providing a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how to contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 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. Take a look some of the best highlights from our Indigenous AFL players as we celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls Round. 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. "Does it dampen what we went through as a group? This artwork brings all of those different backgrounds, nationalities and people together.. The map highlights the cultural diversity of the AFL's indigenous players with the league's 83 male players and 10 female players represented across 49 cultural and language groups. NSW artist, and proud Wiradjuri man, Peter Whitton has designed the Giants 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Round jumper. On the front are two Willy Wagtails, Winmars family totem, alongside a silhouette of his iconic pose from his immortal stand. CLARKSON STATEMENT Clarkson's 'shocked', North start date delayed. But how do we make their job easier? This could happen at any football club, Betts told Fox Footy on Wednesday night. 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 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. 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. Every football club should come out and do an external review, contact the Indigenous players and past Indigenous players and see how that footy club was.. Indigenous Round will be played across rounds three and four of season seven of the AFLW competition. "There are so many people who are hurting today and have been hurting for a long time and to all of them, we acknowledge that hurt and say that as a game we will do everything to ensure that the hurt you experienced is not a hurt that is experienced by others.". Picture: Mark Kolbe, Eagle Sam Petrevski-Seton. Gavin Wanganeen (Essendon and Port Adelaide) was the first Indigenous Australian player to play 300 games, and Shaun Burgoyne is the current record-holder of most games played by an Indigenous player with 407 games for Port Adelaide and Hawthorn from 2002 onwards. "That's really upset all the Indigenous people in Australia," Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu said. James Boddington Veteran football manager Peter Jess, who has litigated against the AFL over player concussions, said civil cases were an inevitable outcome given the "plethora" of reported breaches and violation of rights of Indigenous footballers in the report. Mr King said there wasa "real risk" that rising stars would start to rethink plans to try to get into the top AFL clubs because they wouldn't feel culturally safe. It was a long time coming, dont get me wrong I was a little long in the tooth about it over many years of people getting a go at it but I finally got my chance and I absolutely love it and hope everyone else does as well.. Picture: AFL Photos, LISTEN: Could this be Daisy's last game, Brisbane's latest coup. Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty are well-loved Indigenous sports stars but they have stayed out of politics. He said he would like to see the AFL change its approach to communicating with Indigenous players and their loved ones. The paw print represents the players and their own unique journeys while the meeting place is designed to represent the club. Four of the club's most recent draftees are Indigenous, seeing the Saints with a record eight Indigenous players on its current list. Carlton Legend John Nicholls spoke to Carlton Media about the legacy of Horrie Clover ahead of his elevation to Legend status in the Carlton Hall of Fame. What we need to do is centre around the experiences of the people who have come forward.". Round 10 and 11 of the 2022 AFL season sees the league celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which will see teams take to the field in specially designed Indigenous jumpers. All Rights Reserved. "There's a real challenge here from basketball and other sports. "We're really proud of the way he's gone about it and attacked it head-on.". Picture: Michael Willson, Dane Rampe poses wearing his team's Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey. Click here to view the 2022 Indigenous Map. THE UPCOMING AFLW Draft will be held on Tuesday April 4, with the League confirming only mature-aged players will be available. "The AFL is something that needs to be fixed.". First Torres-Strait Islander to be drafted, First Torres-Strait Islander player in AFLW. Pickett was granted an AFL exemption to take part and did so in traditional dress, along with otherIndigenousTigers who were not selected for the round-10 match. "The AFL and clubs need to be able to work closely with family and community members. Picture: AFL Photos, AFL executive general manager social policy and inclusion Tanya Hosch speaks to reporters on September 21, 2022. 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. 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. Betts said he was saddened but not surprised to learn of racism claims at Hawthorn, detailed in an independent report commissioned by the club and published by the ABC. 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. Some of the young Indigenous players, they don't understand about what's out there.". AFL Players launch 2022 Indigenous Map Gabrielle Keegan 19.05.2022 Ahead of National Reconciliation Week, the AFL Players' Association has launched its Indigenous Map for 2022. I feel like Ive got a sense of belonging now, which Ive tried to tell through the artwork weve got on the jumper, that the boys get to run out with and wear with pride, and help represent the people, which it does., *Odds are current as of 2nd March 2023, 10:06am AEST, Teams have unveiled their 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls jumpers. Make sure you pick up your piece of Lions history today ? The white circles and lines represent the journey of the club while the yellow lines represent the interconnecting pathways. "There is harrowing stories, there is increasing courage of the complainants to speak out. "He was getting not enough support," he said. AFL 2022: Indigenous Round, Sir Doug Nicholls, Rounds 10 and 11, guernseys, pictures, jumpers, history, meaning, designers HOME AFL Every AFL club's Indigenous guernsey for 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Round revealed Teams have unveiled their 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls jumpers. A senior Tiwi Islands Indigenous elder is warning the AFL that the latest allegations over the treatment of Aboriginal players will put off young rising stars. After postponing last years Summit due to the global pandemic, were looking forward to reconnecting with the players and key members of the football industry to understand how the AFL can improve the experience of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse footballers from across the game and the broader industry. Make Change." AFL. Scroll down to see all 18 designs and learn more about their history! Richmond Indigenous players Sydney Stack, Matthew Parker, Marlion Pickett and Shane Edwards of the Tigers. (All age requirements refer to the player's age on January 1, 2022) SALARY CAP. St Kilda's AFLW side debuted its 2022 Indigenous guernsey earlier this season against Collingwood at Victoria Park, with the design composed by club legend Nicky Winmar. I was never asked. Its a huge impact that weve now got an Indigenous liaison officer at every club. AFL 2022 Round 11 - West Coast v Western Bulldogs AFL 2022 Round 11 - West Coast v Western Bulldogs . "So to go through and read that and whats been alleged, its very uncomfortable.". Hodge acknowledged the report made for "uncomfortable" reading. The map aims to inform and educate the football community and wider public on the various language and cultural groups of Indigenous AFL and AFLW players, with the first map launched by the AFL Players Association back in 2014. "It was amazing to wear it tonight," Broad said. The broadcaster said there were now far too many similar allegations against the AFL. Daniel Rioli (26 disposals) and Edwards (21) won plenty of the ball as Bolton and Maurice Rioli kicked two goals each. The jumper features feathers that represent Walters totems from both his WA family and fathers South Australian group, the Wetj (emu) from Walters mothers family ties, while Noongar symbols of men standing arm in arm while holding a Ketj (spear) and shield represent the playing group. Picture: Michael Willson, Fremantles Bailey Banfield. There are strong ties and traditions at Fremantle with the Farmer family and throughout the AFL so, I thought it was only right to get those guys involved.. "It's been necessary, in a lot of cases I've dealt with, to realise that the AFL and the clubs' approach to Indigenous issues is very superficial," he said. "I want to also acknowledge that this is a really distressing day for the people who have shared their experiences," AFL Commission Chairman Richard Goyder said. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Im very much like everyone else. Clarkson said he was "shocked" by the allegations, will take a leave of absence during the AFL's investigation, Brisbane coach Fagan takes leave during investigation. 2022 AFLW Indigenous Round Honouree, First player of Indigenous descent to score in the AFL Women's, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 00:00. The design highlights the core values of inclusion and togetherness. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. Stay up to date. In a statement, the AFL reiterated that its key priority was the "physical, mental and emotional welfare" of everyone involved in the sport. Im so proud and honoured to play a part in designing an Indigenous jumper for Fremantle, Walters said. Lets hope Bunjil is flying over as theyre playing to bring us good spirit.. "So I don't think the AFL deep dive enough into racism to do something about it.". Interviews and feature reports from NITV. Picture: Michael Willson Source: Getty Images Staff Writers from Fox Sports Melbourne unveiled their 2022 Indigenous jumpers. It features falling feathers, to represent the Magpie shedding its old feathers to be replaced by the new. Clubs must pay at least 90 per cent of the cap. 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. How I feel is pretty irrelevant. Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts says every football club should come out and do an external review. Tigers defender Nathan Broad described it as a special moment. I think the players reflected that even if we dont feel something is occurring or is an issue, that we explore every opportunity to make sure there is a safe environment. "But like so many institutions, we have to face our history and our past.". Andrew wholeheartedly understands this, and I have accepted his offer to take a leave of absence away from the AFL Commission while the independent investigation is undertaken. The allegations came to light during an external review that Hawthorn had commissioned to learn more about Indigenous players' experiences at the club. Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy tells Sarah Olle the one piece of wellbeing advice he'd give to his younger self, Hear the coach's messages delivered to his charges during North Melbourne's clash with Richmond, in episode two of 'Inner North', Sarah Olle and Josh Gabelich with the latest footy news, Join us as 'The Journey' begins for the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, Join Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich for AFL Daily, The Fremantle coach admits he could have done things differently to try to keep some of his big-name players, Jeppa and Fry have been providing rookie content for years and pick the best of the 2023 crop, Nat Edwards with all the latest footy news, Take a look back at the highs and lows from the glory days of the old pre-season cup. Copyright 2023 AFL Players' Association Limited. McLachlan told the ABC that he spoke to senior Indigenous players on a call on Wednesday night, including Betts, Shaun Burgoyne, Shane Edwards, Steven May and Neville Jetta. These are the players walking in paths forged by state-league legends like Graham 'Polly . In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. "We were shocked when we heard, because we see some of the non-Indigenous players getting to play more than 300 games," he said. An amazing guernsey with an incredible story. "This process was to speak purely to our First Nations past players and staff," Reeves said. I hope the players, when they run out, connect to Wadawurrung country and the landscape. AFL Executive General Manager Inclusion and Social Policy Tanya Hosch said the return of the Summit provided an important forum to hear from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural players in the game. Together We Stand signifies all cultures together, Whitten said. "It was a real positive for those boys, especially on such a significant occasion," Hardwick said. 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 AFL should be supporting a program for young Indigenous to move forward. Key points: The AFL says it expects the independent investigation and report to be finished in December Each year Im always proud to represent the SUNS and show my design on the guernsey, Cora said. "They will be appropriately skills-based and have the right mix of diversity and an approach that prioritises cultural safety for all those that have shared their experiences," he said. I really hope that doing these sorts of things where we're able to bounce off each other and I guess be able to understand some of the issues the guys face it's a better AFL when everyone's feeling good.". "When the 'Do Better' report was released (by Collingwood), I said very plainly then that if you look at any organisation in the country, specifically for issues in relation to the treatment, cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strat Islander people, you would anticipate finding a problem. People paid their money hoping he would be defeated. Ernest Siva is considered the last fluent speaker of Serrano, an Indigenous language. "These are serious allegations, and it is important that we treat them appropriately while also ensuring the formal process provides support to those impacted and also natural justice to those people who are accused. We also talked about the opportunities to be better. Concessions of $10,000 outside the cap allowed for development coaches and $5000 for indigenous coaches. Picture: AFL Photos, Chris Fagan (right) and Alastair Clarkson during a Hawthorn training session at Waverley Park on September 04, 2014. Its something Im extremely proud of, and Im happy to share my story, Gilbee said last year. The G in the centre of the design signifies two meeting places Manuka Oval and GIANTS Stadium, while the U represents the Giants family. "We have the KGI (Korin Gamadji Institute) upstairs too, so we're a very proudIndigenousfooty club. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. On the back of the jumper, there is a Coolamon depicting a safe space for Magpie eggs to hatch and be nurtured. Together the duo created a design that highlighted the importance of family and the football club. An outline of Winmars hands are on the back of the guernsey to represent teamwork and symbolise how he will always have the Saints back. "They didn't understand that; and the same happened to Liam Jurrah.". Daniel Rioli continues to reap the benefits of his move to half-back. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan praised the courage of those who shared their "harrowing stories". These are the conversations Im picking up with players and others.. AFL. Due to the club's poor on-field results since 2020, the AFL announced draft concessions for North Melbourne [139] which included: "REVEALED: Every top-up player on your club's list", "Mid-interview moment Eagles coach discovered he'd have to make FOURTEENTH change", "Mid-season draft locked in: Which clubs have a list spot? ", "We have agreed to a swap of picks with the @brisbanelions ahead of our first selection ", "TRADE COMPLETED. 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. Inside the guernsey are the words faith, freedom and family three key pillars in McDonald-Tipungwutis life. 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