[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. Make sure you pick up your piece of Lions history today ? Picture: AFL Photos, AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan speaks to reporters about Hawthorn's alleged treatment of Indigenous players on September 21, 2022. Fremantle star and proud Menang and Noongar and Ngarrindjeri man, Michael Walters, has found a greater sense of connection through the maps launch. Together the duo created a design that highlighted the importance of family and the football club. And when I woke up and read it this morning I was upset the word disturbed was probably accurate.. Richmond Indigenous players Sydney Stack, Matthew Parker, Marlion Pickett and Shane Edwards of the Tigers. Shane Edwards, Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli and Maurice Rioli Jnr were at the centre of the dance, with suspended teammate Marlion Pickett also a prominent figure. 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. "But like so many institutions, we have to face our history and our past.". Picture: Michael Klein, Blues bound for September, Bombers dont trust star. Daniel Rioli continues to reap the benefits of his move to half-back. It was really special to make the first Indigenous guernsey that will bring the mens and womens teams together, Caruso said. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Joseph Tapine 8.5/10. The design features five main meeting places and one large meeting place including pathways. Shane Edwards, Shai Bolton , Daniel Rioli, Maurice Rioli Jnr, Michael Long, Aunty Pam Pedersen and Dion Prestia. On Wednesday, McLachlan announced the AFL will create an external independent panel to investigate the challenging, harrowing and disturbing allegations, which is expected to take six to eight weeks. 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. The Brisbane Lions trade its Round Three Selection (56) to the Adelaide Crows for its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Fremantle)", "Trade paperwork lodged. 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The map also highlights the cultural diversity amongst this group with 73 cultural and language groups represented. The Sir Doug Nicholls Round honouring Indigenous Australians and their contributions to football has been run and won.. 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. The guernsey is designed to celebrate Jones journey to discovering more about his Aboriginal heritage and the life and legacy of his grandmother. "So to go through and read that and whats been alleged, its very uncomfortable.". AFL Players Indigenous Map 2022 pdf (8.1MB). Picture: AFL Photos, Luke Hodge and Alastair Clarkson hold the 2015 premiership cup aloft. The first female Indigenous coach in the VFLW. Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty are well-loved Indigenous sports stars but they have stayed out of politics. THE UPCOMING AFLW Draft will be held on Tuesday April 4, with the League confirming only mature-aged players will be available. Fagan, who has since moved on to be head coach of the Brisbane Lions, has announced he will take a leave of absence during the AFL's investigation. 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. Richmond players take part in an Indigenous dance before the round 10 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground Source: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images, In pictures: 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls guernseys revealed, Yolu commentators gear up for Dreamtime at the G. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. This could happen at any football club, Betts told Fox Footy on Wednesday night. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan addresses the media at the MCG. "We need to run a proper investigation to get to the bottom of it and this is important out of respect for those making the allegations and out of respect for those being accused. 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. This process was to speak purely to our First Nations past players and staff, Hawthorns chief executive Justin Reeves told reporters on Wednesday. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. 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 becomes clear to those involved, such as myself, dealing with a number of Indigenous players, is that all they're really interested in is television performances and ticket sales. Picture: Michael Willson, Dane Rampe poses wearing his team's Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey. Last held in Adelaide in 2019, the biennial event will provide players with a unique opportunity to connect through player-led cultural development sessions, football training and traditional activities with local communities. ", AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan and EGM of social policy and inclusion Tanya Hosch speak on allegations revealed in a Hawthorn. He was extremely proud when his cousin Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joined the Essendon Football club six years ago. "They should have talked to him more about the future, you know?". 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 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 pre-match routine was Richmond's way of showing respect to the Traditional Owners of the land on which their club is based. When the Swans contacted me, I was writing an Indigenous Studies essay about Indigenous round guernseys, the importance of the round, and what it means for the Indigenous community as a whole. Designed by GO Foundation scholar and proud Wiradjuri woman Lua Pellegrini, the artwork is titled Duguwaybul Yindyamangidyal meaning altogether respectfully: respect, gentleness, politeness, honour, careful, altogether as one. Its a huge impact that weve now got an Indigenous liaison officer at every club. 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. Tigers defender Nathan Broad described it as a special moment. It does not include pre-season matches, interstate matches or international rules football matches. 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. "The AFL is something that needs to be fixed.". Gavin Wanganeen ( Essendon and Port Adelaide) was the first Indigenous Australian player to play 300 games, and . Picture: Phil Hillyard, Jarman Impey in the 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls jumper. The list is arranged in alphabetical order by surname. "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. Caitlin Buchanan 12.12.2022. 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. The Essendon football club and the AFL were asked for responses. 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. Carlton Legend Robert Walls spoke to Carlton Media about the impact of Ian Collins ahead of his elevation to Legend status in the Carlton Hall of Fame. The sash also highlights the journey through different terrain to the central meeting place the NEC Hangar. Pickett's ban meant he was unable to play in theIndigenousjumper he and his partner Jessica Nannup designed for the Tigers. "We're really proud of the way he's gone about it and attacked it head-on.". The Marn Grook guernsey tells the story of the 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players who have represented the Swans. 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. 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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. For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural players from both AFL and AFLW will participate in the four-day program that focusses on celebrating and strengthening cultural identity. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. 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. 01:32 National Reconciliation Week 2022 "Be Brave. 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. Picture: Michael Willson Source: Getty Images Staff Writers from Fox Sports "Its been an amazing experience so far, being able to connect with everyone across the league," Vescio said. 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. Its an amazing job by Ky-ya including the whole club as one and shes put a huge amount of effort in, North Melbournes Jed Anderson said. "There are so many people hurting today and have been hurting for a long time. How do we find better places or better structures or constructs that enable people to be able to speak out if there are issues? Hawthorn Football Club engaged consultant Phil Egan, a former Richmond player, to conduct an external review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's experiences with the Hawks.. The round highlights and celebrates the contributions of First Nations people to the game of Australian rules football, and to the broader community. They include one player alleging Hawthorn staff told him and his partner to terminate a pregnancy and separate so the player could focus on football. 01:59 Mins. 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. "They didn't understand that; and the same happened to Liam Jurrah.". 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. 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. So its very confronting, considering I was there and I wasnt involved in any of it. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Lions will run out in a jumper designed by former player and Eastern Arrernte man Darryl White in 2022. All Rights Reserved. We had no idea what was to come out of those conversations so we didnt speak to anyone outside of that group.. On the front are two Willy Wagtails, Winmars family totem, alongside a silhouette of his iconic pose from his immortal stand. Tiwi Islands elder warns the AFL may lose talented Indigenous players without change, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news. Picture: Sarah Reed, Richmonds Maurice Rioli. The duo said loved their unique design that had a beautiful mix of feminine and masculine tones. Picture: Michael Willson, Essendons Tex Wanganeen in the 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls jumper. Make Change." AFL. The AFL and AFL Players Association are pleased to announce the AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and Multicultural Player Summit will return in 2022 when the event commences in Geelong from Wednesday November 30 to Saturday December 3. The 2022 Player Summit marks the first time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural players from both AFL and AFLW have been invited to participate in the four-day program that focuses on celebrating and strengthening cultural identity.In addition, the Summit offers a platform for players to discuss matters of importance to them and how the AFL and the AFLPA can work collaboratively to best support change across the industry that will impact positively on their experiences in the game, on and off the field. Winmars guernsey, which features traditional Indigenous splatter painting techniques, is inspired by his family, his heritage and his love of the Saints. 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