Picture: Michael Willson, Essendons Tex Wanganeen in the 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls jumper. "Your first thought goes to the players who went through it and the partners and the families that went through it because it doesnt matter what your job is; its always family first, and thats the first people you look after," he said. So, it was really special for me to be asked, and to be picked was even more exciting, Pellegrini said. The Tiwi elder, who hasserved as an NT MP, said his cousin's retirement was particularly troubling following the early exit of other high profile NT players. 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. 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. These are the conversations Im picking up with players and others.. "There are so many people hurting today and have been hurting for a long time. The club will also continue to shed its past but this only makes way for the next generation to thrive and flourish.. So why isn't women's health a priority? The first female Indigenous coach in the VFLW. He was extremely proud when his cousin Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joined the Essendon Football club six years ago. I think we need representation. Luke Power was pleased with his team's efforts after their first hitout. How do we make sure the power structures or culture doesnt diminish their voice? "We're really proud of the way he's gone about it and attacked it head-on.". Wurundjeri/Dja Dja Wurrung artist Ky-ya Nicholson Ward has put together a design to tell a story of the Wurundjeri culture, with references to community, connection and everlasting spirit. New to Kayo? "They didn't understand that; and the same happened to Liam Jurrah.". "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. This process was to speak purely to our First Nations past players and staff, Hawthorns chief executive Justin Reeves told reporters on Wednesday. "When it raises its ugly head, it's,'Well, we're dealing with it and there'll be a report,' and the report takes forever, and by the time it's complete we've all forgotten about it. Noongar culture is especially important to Richmond, with Pickett and his teammates Matthew Parker, Shai Bolton and Sydney Stack all having family ties to its customs and traditions, the club said. Some, including Tiwi Islander Cyril Rioli who played at Hawthorn, have publicly alleged experiencing racism. "There is harrowing stories, there is increasing courage of the complainants to speak out. I wanted to tell the story of Wadawurrung country, the story of Djilang, and take people back on a journey to what the country was like prior to how we see the built environment today, Eccles said. Collingwood trade its Round Two Selection (22) to Fremantle for its Round Two Selection (27) and a Future Round Three Selection", "Hawks secure young Pies ruckman as Ceglar replacement", "Happy birthday, Adam: Wantaway Docker gets his wish as Blues hand over pick No.6", "Need for speed: Dockers, Cats FINALLY agree on Clark deal", "Big Cat becomes a Lion: Ruckman on the move for draft picks", "Hawks pay up to send veteran ruckman down the highway", "Power play: Swans use pick No.12 in trade for Ladhams", "Trade paperwork lodged. Caitlin Buchanan 12.12.2022. The feet on the guernsey sash represent the Bombers past and present First Nations players on their journey to the Essendon family, including players, coaches and staff in the circle in the centre. Clarkson had been due to start as North Melbourne coach on November 1, but his start date has now been delayed while the AFL investigates. 01:32 National Reconciliation Week 2022 "Be Brave. AFL. 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. THE AFL will appoint an independent panel to investigate"extremely serious" historical allegations about Hawthorn's treatment of its Indigenous players. ", HAWTHORN FALLOUT Brisbane coach Fagan takes leave during investigation. Because I would have helped and I would have definitely been able to hopefully prevent some of those things from happening., Burgoyne played for Port Adelaide from 2001 to 2009 then joined the Hawks from 2010 until retiring last year. The white circles and lines represent the journey of the club while the yellow lines represent the interconnecting pathways. In his retirement speech, McDonald-Tipungwutisaid he'd received "great support" from the "great club". It is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to design this guernsey. The jumper features 19 interwoven circles, representing the 19 Swans players, while the surrounding blue represents water the giver of life. "He was at the top of his game, he came back to the Tiwis because his father was killed in a road accident. . The Saints 2022 Indigenous guernsey is again designed by club great Nicky Winmar, retaining all of his artwork from last season. The guernsey will double as the club's clash strip for the 2022 NAB AFLW Season and will also be worn during this year's Indigenous Round. 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. The Hawks have collaborated with popular Indigenous Australian Art business miimi + jiinda, which is founded by Aboriginal mother-daughter duo Lauren Jarrett and Melissa Greenwood. Picture: Michael Willson Source: Getty Images Staff Writers from Fox Sports How do we find better places or better structures or constructs that enable people to be able to speak out if there are issues? 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.. There is background pattern depicting the waterway, rivers, ocean and skies which connects both the crocodile and the eagle. "We really wanted to dig deep for Marlion because obviously, he couldn't be out there.". ", "We have agreed to a swap of picks with the @brisbanelions ahead of our first selection ", "TRADE COMPLETED. Blues celebrate a special night at the Hall of Fame. North Melbourne trade its Round Four Selection (59) and Future Round Two Selection to the Adelaide Crows for its Round Two Selection (23)", "Trade paperwork lodged. Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts says every football club should come out and do an external review. When you have equality and recognition, other things follow.. Massive effort from the Raiders lock, whose aggression in attack and defence gave the Maoris plenty of lift, especially when they regained momentum in the second quarter . Make Change." AFL. These are the players walking in paths forged by state-league legends like Graham 'Polly . But as National Reconciliation Week continues, 7NEWS.com.au is celebrating the significant legacies left in the AFL era by zeroing in on one great Indigenous player from each club.. "But like so many institutions, we have to face our history and our past.". In a statement, Clarkson said he was "shocked" by the allegations and denied 'any allegation of wrongdoing or misconduct'. Together We Rise: Become a 2022 Member today I know sharing these stories is not easy I want to thank you all for sharing your experiences.". We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. The allegations have been made public in a report by the ABC. "There's a real challenge here from basketball and other sports. 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. Four of the club's most recent draftees are Indigenous, seeing the Saints with a record eight Indigenous players on its current list. "They should have talked to him more about the future, you know?". [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. 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. "We had no idea what was to come out of those conversations so we didn't speak to anyone outside of that group. Hawthorn gets 18, Sydney gets 27 + future R2 + future R3", "We've swapped pick 30 for a second round selection in next year's draft", "We've complete a pick swap with the @GoldCoastSUNS ", "All moved pretty quick there! Key points: The AFL says it expects the independent investigation and report to be finished in December We are here to listen and learn from the players so that the AFL can continue to do the important work on ensuring the game is more respectful and inclusive for all.. I don't think we're (our game) immune to that. It was Richmond's 12th consecutive victory over Essendon in a period of dominance dating back to 2014. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. The Tigers, who beat Essendon by 32 points on Saturday night, produced a stunning pre-game war cry as part of the ceremony to mark Sir Doug Nicholls Round. The guernsey is a reflection of reconciliation between the Carlton Football Club and its Indigenous players and has been designed by Indigenous artist Shanai Kellett. Albert Austin, Norm McDonald, Derek Peardon, Robert Muir, David Kantilla, Stephen Michael, the Krakouer brothers, Michael Long, Liam Jurrah and countless others have created the diverse, multi-layered history of Indigenous football in each state and territory. Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty are well-loved Indigenous sports stars but they have stayed out of politics. 2022 VFL RULES. Shaun Burgoyne played 250 games for Hawthorn. Hawthorn originally commissioned the review after former First Nations Hawks star Cyril Rioli made allegations of racist treatment in April. As a game we will do everything to ensure the hurt you experienced is not a hurt experienced by others. Richmonds Marlion Pickett and his partner Jessica Nannup are behind the design for the Tigers 2022 Indigenous jumper. Gilbee worked with Aboriginal artist Nathan Patterson to create the design, which is a reflection of Gilbees family history as well as the Boandik people of Mt Gambier. The ABC's investigation outlines the experiences of three players during Alastair Clarkson's time as senior coach and the tenure of assistant coach and football manager Chris Fagan. The Essendon football club and the AFL were asked for responses. Each of the five meeting places have Indigenous totems or clan group name of the players, while a spiral features the names of past and present indigenous male and female players of the club. "He was getting not enough support," he said. AFL and AFLW Crows players pose with designer Pat Caruso. Picture: AFL Photos, Luke Hodge and Alastair Clarkson hold the 2015 premiership cup aloft. Its something Im extremely proud of, and Im happy to share my story, Gilbee said last year. The first recognised Indigenous Australian player to play in a senior VFL/AFL match was Joe Johnson who played 55 games for Fitzroy from 1904 to 1906, and was a member of Fitzroy's dual premiership-winning sides of 1904 and 1905. Picture: Michael Klein, Gold Coasts Jy Farrar of the Suns poses with Jesse the wedge-tailed eagle. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. The map displays the language groups of 81 male and 20 AFLW players (101 in total), celebrating the cultural diversity of both competitions. The front depicts the journey under the stars with mother Earth while the bottom is designed to show we all come from the same place. Across the next two weeks, womens.afl will be sharing the stories of the resilient and . For the first time, Adelaides AFL, AFLW and SANFL sides will wear an Indigenous jumper with the same design. "We're getting closer and closer between leagues and being able to share our experiences and understanding that we can learn from each other. MORE than 100 elite AFL and AFLW players from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island and Multicultural backgrounds have gathered in Geelong for the first full day of the 2022 AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit.AFL Executive General Manager Inclusion and Social Policy Tanya Hosch, AFL Players Association General Manager of Player & Stakeholder Relations Brett Murphy, AFL players Michael Walters(Fremantle) and Aliir Aliir(PortAdelaide) and AFLW players Gemma Houghton (Port Adelaide) and Darcy Vescio (Carlton) were in attendance to celebrate the return of the Summit since 2019. The Sir Doug Nicholls Round honouring Indigenous Australians and their contributions to football has been run and won.. "It's very confronting to be. But he was dismayed when the forward announced his shock retirementat the top of his game in May, aged just 29, after kicking 153 goals for the Bombers in 126 games. "We need to do more, and we will. 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. Port Adelaide unveil their jumper. I think that message resonated and well continue to talk with the guys about what that might look like, he said. The AFL launch an independent investigation into 'extremely serious' allegations of Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players, as Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan step back from coaching roles. From the water boy, to the coaches and the CEO, its all a team effort from the ACT and Canberra, to the far reaches of Greater Western Sydney you are all one team. "I feel like the first season is almost unrecognisable to what it is now and especially having all 18 teams in this year has been unbelievable. Im so proud and honoured to play a part in designing an Indigenous jumper for Fremantle, Walters said. Gavin Wanganeen ( Essendon and Port Adelaide) was the first Indigenous Australian player to play 300 games, and . Try 14-Days Free Now >, NEW FIRST CRACK PODCAST R9 wrap: Blues bound for September, Bombers dont trust star, Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Shane Edwards, Shai Bolton , Daniel Rioli, Maurice Rioli Jnr, Michael Long, Aunty Pam Pedersen and Dion Prestia. 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. "This process was to speak purely to our First Nations past players and staff," Reeves said. It makes me proud to be represented along with so many others (men and women) on the map to show where our ties to culture and family are from, Walters said.To see other players you didnt know were from the same country as you, creates a talking point and brings you closer to those individuals.. The review was performed by external First Nations consultants who did not speak with Clarkson or Fagan. 01:59 Mins. Due to the League wanting to ensure that matches are not cancelled or postponed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, each club named twenty players to their Covid top-up player list. Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; Youtube; Make sure you pick up your piece of Lions history today ? What we need to do is centre around the experiences of the people who have come forward.". The AFL Players Summit has been the pinnacle of the AFLs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs for many years, and were delighted to be able to extend this opportunity to include AFLW players and players from Multicultural backgrounds for the first time, Ms Hosch said. The AFL has also announced that Commissioner Andrew Newbold, who was president of Hawthorn between 2012 and 2016, has taken a leave of absence from the Commission. The jumper has the Blue Lake (Waawar) on the front, footsteps f the traditional owners and three gum leaves to represent the connection to Country, while the back depicts three meeting places. Its a huge impact that weve now got an Indigenous liaison officer at every club. The Bunjil is depicted above the flowing Birrarung (Yarra River) while Boorimul (emu) footprints represent the future, and the boomerang the players strength and skills. We had a lot of successful years, but at this stage that's irrelevant because of what young blokes were told or what they were put through," he told SEN radio on Wednesday morning. Ernest Siva is considered the last fluent speaker of Serrano, an Indigenous language. Copyright 2023 AFL Players' Association Limited. 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Why I'm helping to save them. Take a look some of the best highlights from our Indigenous AFL players as we celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls Round. "He was straight on the front foot and wanted to get this dance underway. Its very confronting to be honest, to see that and hear that, because I had no knowledge of those instances ever happening, Burgoyne told a grand final luncheon in Melbourne on Wednesday. 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. But he said the organisation could be much more successful if it established a council of Indigenous elders of about 30 people to advise it. For Victorian based teams, all of these players played for their affiliated reserves team or junior development academy, or for clubs outside of Victoria, the majority were sourced from the local second level leagues. The veteran broadcaster said the AFL does appear to be trying to tackle the problem. I think its very important to show the two different elements (of Gold Coast and Darwin) and collaborate with Trent it all comes together really well.. 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. This is the first Ive heard of it. In 2022, there are 10 per cent of AFL players and four per cent of AFLW players who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, while 14 per cent of AFL and seven per cent AFLW players come from culturally diverse backgrounds. And they need to be able to listen and learn and act on concerns.". 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. It features falling feathers, to represent the Magpie shedding its old feathers to be replaced by the new. 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. I hope it doesnt deter them to lean in on this and have that conviction to tell their stories to this independent panel so that we can get to the bottom of this.. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick and his players have lauded theirIndigenousstars for their roles in the AFL club's latest Dreamtime success. I have been collecting the clubs Indigenous guernsey over the last five or six years so Im pretty stoked to add to that with this design, Jones said. It's really clear we're not. But Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu said he believed the club and AFL did not provide his cousin with enough support to balance playing and cultural obligations. 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