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Connection to country at the forefront: Carlton release 2026 Indigenous guernsey
Our 2026 Indigenous guernsey is designed by Larrakia artist Cian McCue. The guernsey will be worn in Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds, 10 and 11.
READ MOREOur 2026 Indigenous merchandise range is here
Featuring artwork designed by Larrakia artist Cian McCue.
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Jesse Motlop speaks on his Larrakia connection to the artwork created by Cian McCue, and the importance of Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
LISTENHear from proud Wiradjuri man and renowned photographer, Joshua Scott.
As he speaks on his creative process while on a shoot and his experience shooting sports icons.
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WATCH NOWA closer look
The artwork is centred around the seven seasons on the Larrakia calendar. Each season represented by a plant or animal.
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Balnba
Balnba is the start of the wet season. It is a good time for finding shellfish in and around the mangroves as they are uncovered by rain.
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Dalay
Dalay sees the monsoon start kicking in. Crocs nest and lay eggs throughout the monsoon.
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Mayilema
Knock ’em down storms end the wet season and then things start cooling down. This sees dragonflies start to come out. It is heading into the dry season.
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Damibila
Damilba is the Larrakia word for barramundi. This time of year the barra have made their way out towards sea from the floodplains.
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Dinidjangama
Dinidjangama is heavy dew time. This is the cold time of year. Floodplains are starting to dry up and the water lilies are in bloom.
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Gurulwa guligi
Gurulwa guligi means big wind time – it’s magpie goose hunting season around this time (September).
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Dalirrgang
Dalirrgang is the build up. As the seas start heating up – box jellyfish move closer to shore. This time of year I’d be more inclined to watch for them at the beach over crocs as the jellyfish are everywhere.
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WATCH NOWDesigning our 2026 Indigenous guernsey
Proud Larrakia man, Cian McCue, talks to the significance and how his country inspired his artwork for our 2026 Indigenous guernsey.
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