Local Gunditjmara and Kirrae Whurrong man Joey Chatfield has designed the Guernsey the Western Bulldogs will wear in this year’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
According to Joey, the Guernsey design centres around protection, respect and connection.
Dedicated to his late grandparents, the design draws strongly on traditional and environmental elements, while honouring Gundijmara and Kirrae Whurrong cultural heritage.
It also acknowledges and celebrates the Western Bulldogs 10-year premiership anniversary.
Speaking on the club’s Facebook page and Youtube Channel, Joey explained that the Guernsey represents the people and ancestors, honoured in tradition, by encompassing land, food sources, tools and processes that he and his family continue to maintain.
The Western Bulldogs acknowledged that carrying this story through design ensures it’s permanent place in Australia’s History.
Watch Joey speaking about the jumper to Western Bulldogs players below.
