About the Sir Doug Nicholls Round Guernsey Designs

The Club guernseys are a key piece of story-telling and fan engagement across the round. These guernseys highlight our connections to Indigenous cultures, and the importance of Sir Doug Nicholls Round to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players and communities. Read more about this years designs in our teams look at all 18.

NAB AFL AUSKICK Guernsey Design

The NAB AFL Auskickers will wear specially designed t-shirts when they run onto the ground at half time. The 2026 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Auskick uniform has been designed by 11-year-old Jed Bennell, a Noongar-Yamatji boy from Western Australia, currently living in Narrm (Melbourne).

"This artwork celebrates how AFL unites children from every state and territory, coming together around the oval to learn, grow, and play the game we all love,” Jed said.

“It’s a symbol of connection, community, and the future of our game."

Having discovered his passion for painting at just eight years old, Jed has quickly developed a unique style focused on storytelling through art.

He is particularly passionate about exploring his mob's country and depicting the traditional ways his ancestors fished, hunted, and gathered. 

Umpire Guernsey Design

This year, the umpires will again wear dedicated uniforms, designed by Indigenous umpire Josh James.

The uniform, which is the same design from 2023, has been designed by Joshua James, a Noongar Wandandi Boodja man and current umpire. The artwork is called Moorditj Koondarm which means “Strong Dreams” in Noongar language. The overall story showcases how strong, resilient and self-determined Aboriginal people are and the unity of people coming together.