AFL extends Sir Doug Nicholls Round until 2020
On the 112th anniversary of Sir Doug Nicholls' birth, the AFL commit to naming indigenous round.
www.lions.com.auI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s generally known about Sir Doug Nicholls Round and how it’s evolved recently.
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What it is: Sir Doug Nicholls Round is AFL’s Indigenous Round, honoring pioneer Indigenous leader Sir Doug Nicholls and celebrating First Nations culture in Australian football. It typically features multiple AFL matches across a round and often includes Indigenous-themed guernseys, ceremonies, and educational initiatives.[5]
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Naming and recognition: Since its inception, the round has carried Sir Doug Nicholls’ name, with expansions over time to showcase broader Indigenous heritage and reconciliation efforts within the league. In some years, clubs have also used alternative or culturally specific branding in conjunction with the round.[2][5]
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Extensions and anniversaries: The round has been extended and celebrated as part of broader Indigenous programs, with coverage and community partnerships sometimes highlighted around its milestone anniversaries (e.g., 10-year celebrations and similar milestones).[1][6]
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Variations by club: Some AFL clubs have chosen to rename or rebrand their own teams or parts of the round to reflect Indigenous communities or partners (for example, a club adopting a Kaurna or other local nation name for its Indigenous-themed round activities). The AFL and clubs often emphasize reconciliation, education, and cultural engagement alongside on-field celebrations.[2]
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Events and media: Across years the round has included media launches, special programming, and fan engagement events to spotlight Indigenous culture and players, as well as heritage-themed jumper reveals and community events.[3][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest news summaries or specific club announcements from today and summarize them, or I can look up official AFL and club pages for the most current wording and any changes to the round’s branding or schedule. Would you like me to fetch and cite the newest updates from AFL or a particular club?