Three clubs introduce new Indigenous designs
Ahead of our 2026 Indigenous Round, 3 BFNL Clubs have introduced new Jumper and/or dress designs to their players and fans. Learn more about the designs from Eaglehawk, Golden Square and South Bendigo below.
Eaglehawk FNC
Introducing: The Eaglehawk Warriors. Designed by Crystal Williams
At the heart of this uniform is Bunjil (the Eagle), watching fiercely over Eaglehawk and protecting our incredible community.
The Gathering Circle: Positioned directly behind Bunjil, the central gathering circle represents our club. A safe, united place where players, families, and supporters come together as one.
The Pathways: The lines extending outward from the gathering place represent our journey, our reach, and the deep connection we share with the wider community. It’s a symbol of our strength, our resilience, and our shared community spirit.
When our footballers and netballers step out in these uniforms, they play not just for the four points, but to honor the rich history, culture, and stories of First Nations people. We are more than a club; we are a family.
Golden Square FNC
As Written by Artist Mikayla Franklin
My artwork represents the connection between animals, journeys, and community. I used the kangaroo, emu, and eagle because they are important Australian native animals that each symbolise different strengths — The kangaroo represents movement and survival, the emu represents wisdom and guidance, and the eagle represents protection and vision.
The kangaroo can also symbolise strength, survival, movement, and connection to the land. Kangaroos represent travelling across Country or providing food and life.
The emu is commonly linked to wisdom, endurance, and the land. Emus can represent guidance, family, or seasonal knowledge because they move across large areas of Country.
The Eagle usually symbolises vision, protection, power, and spirituality. Eagles are often seen as guardians who watch over the land from above.
The kangaroo tracks around the painting show movement and journeys. Animal tracks in Aboriginal art often tell the story of where animals travelled, hunted, or gathered. They can also symbolise pathways between places and connections between living things.
The meeting place is a very important symbol in Aboriginal art. Concentric circles usually represent a campfire, waterhole, ceremony site, or gathering place where people and animals meet.
The lines connecting to the pathway or songlines. These represent journeys across Country and the connection between different places, animals, and communities.
South Bendigo FNC Netball Dresses
Designed by Kira Bice
Story of design: My name is Kira Bice. I am a proud Yidinji, Guggandji and Takalaka woman who was born and raised on Dja Dja Wurrung land here in Bendigo. I have taken inspiration for this design from Djarra land and my time as a previous netballer at South Bendigo.
The design in the middle represents a meeting place which is was netball is, we come together to play the sport we love and to support one another within our club.
To the top and bottom are symbols that represent women as an ode to the matriarchs that hold Aboriginal culture strong but women in general are also an integral part of sport and clubs and community, particularly at South where women supporting other women is at the forefront.
Along the top and bottom are waves that represent water that surrounds Bendigo and links the community and people and lastly the lines and dots that are shaded represent the children and other loved ones in our lives.
