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So why isn't women's health a priority? The jumper features 19 interwoven circles, representing the 19 Swans players, while the surrounding blue represents water the giver of life. In his retirement speech, McDonald-Tipungwutisaid he'd received "great support" from the "great club". 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. Shane Edwards, Shai Bolton , Daniel Rioli, Maurice Rioli Jnr, Michael Long, Aunty Pam Pedersen and Dion Prestia. 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. 8. 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. It features two distinct animals the crocodile to signify the NT and an eagle for the Gold Coast. The list is arranged in alphabetical order by surname. Luke Power was pleased with his team's efforts after their first hitout. The 2022 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) can trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2022 AFL season. 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. 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. 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. It's really clear we're not. "It was amazing to wear it tonight," Broad said. Hawthorns current coach Sam Mitchell, who played for the club between 2002 and 2016, said the ABC report was enormously troubling. Small forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is behind the design for Essendons 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Round jumper. AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says all allegations in the Hawthorn racism report will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially during an independent review. The design highlights the core values of inclusion and togetherness. 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 Magpies jumper has been designed by cousins Tyson Austin and Troi Isley in 2022, with the artwork designed to tell the story of the club entering a new and exciting chapter. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. How do we make sure the power structures or culture doesnt diminish their voice? These are the players walking in paths forged by state-league legends like Graham 'Polly . [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. The map also highlights the cultural diversity amongst this group with 73 cultural and language groups represented. "They keep coming up and we still have this problem it's just not being dealt with well enough," he said. "Does it dampen what we went through as a group? Partnerships Merrett and Impey join Doing Nothing Does Harm campaign. In a statement, Clarkson said he was "shocked" by the allegations and denied 'any allegation of wrongdoing or misconduct'. So, it was really special for me to be asked, and to be picked was even more exciting, Pellegrini said. "And I feel confident from the report as well that currently our players feel culturally safe. It was really special to make the first Indigenous guernsey that will bring the mens and womens teams together, Caruso said. Last modified on Thu 22 Sep 2022 17.34 EDT The AFL Players' Association has thrown its weight behind calls for a club-by-club review in the wake of the Hawthorn racism allegations, saying the. Tigers defender Nathan Broad described it as a special moment. 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 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. 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.. Picture: AFL Photos, Grand Final debutant named as umpires revealed for 2022 decider, Clarkson's 'shocked', North start date delayed. I know sharing these stories is not easy I want to thank you all for sharing your experiences.". 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We worked closely with the team to ensure they felt their voices and connection was portrayed in the design and they felt proud to wear it.. "That's really upset all the Indigenous people in Australia," Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu said. "Some of the kids who are moving up, they won't be able to go into that top level," he said. Since the Victorian Football League (VFL), which is now known as the Australian Football League (AFL), was formed in 1897, there have been 178 known players of Indigenous Australian heritage that have played in a senior VFL/AFL match, and 11 known players of Indigenous descent have played in the AFL Women's since the inaugural season in 2017. Interviews and feature reports from NITV. 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. The AFL has released its terms of reference for the independent investigation into allegations of mistreatment of First Nations players and their families while at the Hawthorn Football Club. Upon learning of the experiences of some of the former players, the club referred the findings to the AFL Integrity Unit. 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. 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. 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.. "Unfortunately he copped a week (suspension) but the way Marlion handled himself, you wouldn't have known. 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. Carltons Jesse Motlop in the 2022 jumper. 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. (AAP: Joel Carrett) Outspoken Indigenous athletes like former rugby league star and world champion boxer Anthony Mundine weren't so loved. He said he would like to see the AFL change its approach to communicating with Indigenous players and their loved ones. It represents that we are all equal, and we are all one. First Torres-Strait Islander to be drafted, First Torres-Strait Islander player in AFLW. New to Kayo? I hope the players, when they run out, connect to Wadawurrung country and the landscape. "We have the KGI (Korin Gamadji Institute) upstairs too, so we're a very proudIndigenousfooty club. 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. "Its been an amazing experience so far, being able to connect with everyone across the league," Vescio said. 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. Like Adelaide and Melbourne, both the AFL and AFLW players will wear the same design this season. "You know, Indigenous people, we'd like to know why these young people aren't staying.". "Here's an opportunity for the AFL to get on the front foot and actually hear from tribal elders.". 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. It was important for me to get Junior and Peter Farmer Senior involved as well theyre strong Indigenous men and artists. [4] The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long term injuries or retirements. "He was at the top of his game, he came back to the Tiwis because his father was killed in a road accident. So its very confronting, considering I was there and I wasnt involved in any of it. 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. "There is harrowing stories, there is increasing courage of the complainants to speak out. 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. 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. 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. The duo said loved their unique design that had a beautiful mix of feminine and masculine tones. Five players, Angus Dewar, Aaron Black, Stefan Giro, Declan Mountford and Brayden Ainsworth were chosen to play against North Melbourne.[2]. North Melbourne trade its Round Three Selection (43) to Fremantle for its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Hawthorn)", "We've moved up this year's draft order, whilst also strengthening our hand for next year after this trade with the Lions. 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. Indigenous Round will be played across rounds three and four of season seven of the AFLW competition. And they need to be able to listen and learn and act on concerns.". And when I woke up and read it this morning I was upset the word disturbed was probably accurate.. Picture: Michael Klein, Jordan Roughead. He was extremely proud when his cousin Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joined the Essendon Football club six years ago. Key points: The AFL says it expects the independent investigation and report to be finished in December "It's almost hard to find the words when you read something like this. 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. The guernsey is designed to celebrate Jones journey to discovering more about his Aboriginal heritage and the life and legacy of his grandmother. Key points: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's cousin was shocked when he retired early Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu is calling on the AFL to provide better Indigenous support programs Winmars guernsey, which features traditional Indigenous splatter painting techniques, is inspired by his family, his heritage and his love of the Saints. "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. We need greater education and safety in our game, and we will do that. "Your welfare is the most pressing priority for us. "We really wanted to dig deep for Marlion because obviously, he couldn't be out there.". 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 AFL will appoint an independent panel to investigate"extremely serious" historical allegations about Hawthorn's treatment of its Indigenous players. Each year Im always proud to represent the SUNS and show my design on the guernsey, Cora said. How do we find better places or better structures or constructs that enable people to be able to speak out if there are issues? Like the Crows, Melbourne players in both the AFL and AFLW will wear the same design, which features Bunjil, Wurundjeris creator spirit in the form of a wedge-tail eagle at the core of the jumper. 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. But how do we make their job easier? 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. Richmond Indigenous players Sydney Stack, Matthew Parker, Marlion Pickett and Shane Edwards of the Tigers. I think we need representation. 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. "At face value, it's hard to find more serious allegations. This artwork brings all of those different backgrounds, nationalities and people together.. Caitlin Buchanan 12.12.2022. AFL executive general manager of social policy and inclusion Tanya Hosch said the allegations in the report reflected the wider issues of racism and discrimination affecting the country as a whole. The jumper, called Together We Stand, is designed to represent all those within the Giants family coming together to stand tall. 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MELBOURNE, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Australian Football League (AFL) is investigating "extremely serious" allegations about the treatment of Indigenous former players at 13-times champions. All Rights Reserved. The review was performed by external First Nations consultants who did not speak with Clarkson or Fagan. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. 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. "This approach proves untenable with Aboriginal people who value things like discussion of key issues.". "He obligated with tribal responsibilities to be with his family. The boomerangs front and back show the resilience of the club and its people. 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