Within every team there has been many thrilling moments with our indigenous players
12:00AM May 23, 2017
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Within every team there has been many thrilling moments with our indigenous players
May 23, 2017 12:00 AM
Round named in honour of Sir Doug Nicholls
The AFL’s annual round recognising and celebrating indigenous players and culture is named in honour of Sir Doug Nicholls.
Sir Doug, who epitomised the spirit of reconciliation, played 54 games for Fitzroy and was a brilliant all-round athlete. The first Aboriginal person to be knighted, he also served as Governor of South Australia and was devoted to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Round 10 of the 2019 season kicks off on Friday, May 24, when the Sydney Swans host Collingwood at the SCG. The marquee match of Sir Doug Nicholls round is the Dreamtime at the 'G clash between Richmond and Essendon on the Saturday night.
All 18 clubs will wear special indigenous-themed guernseys during the round.
Essendon and AFL great Michael Long will be honoured in this year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round
8:49pm Mar 14, 2019
The AFL's indigenous players were among family at a week-long camp in Adelaide
7:45am Feb 24, 2019
Simon Goodwin attends AFL/AFLPA Indigenous All Stars Summit in Adelaide
5:34pm Feb 19, 2019
Former stars come together to look after future players' welfare
1:32pm Jun 28, 2018
Last-quarter effort gives reason to think form may change
12:39am Jun 3, 2018
Coach praises 'incredible talent' Shane Edwards after Dreamtime effort
11:48pm Jun 2, 2018
| Match | Venue | Time* | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 24 | |||
|
SYD v COLL
|
SCG | 7:50PM | |
| Saturday, May 25 | |||
|
HAW v PORT
|
UTAS | 1:45PM | |
|
WB v NMFC
|
MRVL | 2:10PM | |
|
ADEL v WCE
|
AO | 4:05PM | |
|
RICH v ESS
|
MCG | 7:25PM | |
|
GCFC v GEEL
|
MS | 7:25PM | |
| Sunday, May 26 | |||
|
MELB v GWS
|
MCG | 1:10PM | |
|
STK v CARL
|
MRVL | 3:20PM | |
|
FRE v GWS
|
OS | 3:20PM | |
