Indigenous Round celebrates and highlights the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to football and netball. It also celebrates the relationship between local sports and Indigenous Australia by connecting football and netball players and spectators to Indigenous culture.
At St Mary’s Sporting Club, we continue to honour the legacy of Abraham “Abe” Knox through its Indigenous jumper, a symbol of remembrance, cultural pride, and community unity. Our Indigenous jumper is designed by the Knox family in recognition of their son Abe Knox, a past St Mary’s player.
Bunjil, the Eagle on the front of the jumper, is who Abe identified with (spirit animal). The painting on Bunjil is how Abe painted himself when he did indigenous dance.
The wings were designed by Abe’s sisters to represent Abe wrapping his arms around his mates as they play. The circle artwork is a copy of something Abe did in Grade 6, and he had written that the circles represented bringing people together. The hand represents Abe pushing the boys forward but also symbolises when the boys hug in a circle before and after a game.
We will also showcase our Indigenous jumper at the upcoming Geelong Cats Sir Doug Nicholls Round home game on Thursday, 22 May, at GMHBA Stadium.
This event is a significant occasion to celebrate and honour Indigenous culture, history, and contributions to Australian Rules Football.
We are excited to invite everyone to join us for the 2025 Indigenous Round!
Yeeram-Nyoo – Just One More Day
Introducing Yeeram-Nyoo – Just One More Day.
A line of merchandise collaboratively designed by the family of Abraham Knox, a much-loved young man lost too soon, and Nathan Patterson, both proud First Nations people.
The design draws inspiration from an artwork created by Abe himself, symbolising connection and coming together. The feather motif evokes the spirit bird, carrying the spirits of our loved ones on their journey to rest with our ancestors.
These products aim to initiate conversations about mental health. The name, derived from the Waddawurrung language, translates to “One More Day”, symbolising hope and resilience in the face of mental health struggles. When people feel overwhelmed and hopeless, a reminder that holding on for one more day can make such a difference.
Yeeram-Nyoo – just one more day
Profits from Yeeram-Nyoo will be dedicated to supporting suicide prevention efforts within our communities.
Donations to support this project can be made to Wathaurong (auspicor) with reference Yeeram Nyoo or Abraham Knox Foundation.
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