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Join us as we celebrate the rich Indigenous culture that makes our game so special.

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From the very beginning

Before Syd Jackson and Cyril Mann, before Barry Cable and the brothers Krakouer, came Alf Egan – Alfred George Egan – the first known Indigenous footballer to have represented both clubs at senior League level.

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A look at our past

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There's only one Syd Jackson

This year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round will also recognise Australian Football Legend Syd Jackson and his contribution to the game and the community. Playing 136 games for the Carlton Football Club from 1969-76, the dual-premiership player has worked tirelessly to create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is the Syd Jackson story.

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From Mission life to the big time: Syd Jackson's trailblazing story

Take a look back at Syd Jackson's story as he is being acknowledged in the 2021 Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

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A story of connection, resilience and cultural identity

Our 2025 Indigenous guernsey is designed by Yorta Yorta siblings Like and Siena Tieri. Carlton's AFLW side is proud to wear the Club's 2025 Indigenous guernsey in Rounds 3 and 4.

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My idol, my role model, my great grandfather.

Every Indigenous guernsey which will be worn across 18 clubs throughout the 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds tells a story. In the case of the Carlton Football Club, the story being told will be that of Shanai Kellett — a Yorta Yorta/Juru descendant who is also the great granddaughter of the round’s namesake.

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Representing All of Us | Behind our 2021 Indigenous guernsey

Laura Thompson, our 2021 AFL Indigenous Guernsey artist, talks us through her inspiration behind the design.

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