NBL 2022: Every club’s Indigenous jersey and the meanings behind them

NBL clubs have unveiled their 2022 Indigenous themed jerseys. Hawthorn AFL star Jarman Impey launched South East Melbourne’s. See every NBL team’s jersey and vote.

Melbourne’s two elite basketball teams have joined the rest of the NBL teams in unveiling stunning new Indigenous Round jerseys, paying homage to the traditional owners of the land they play ball on.

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South East Melbourne stars Xavier Munford and Ryan Broekhoff traded jerseys with Indigenous Hawthorn AFL gun Jarman Impey at the Phoenix reveal.

Impey taught Munford how to kick a Sherrin for the first time.

“Both jerseys are absolutely fire,” Munford said.

“I like ours, I like the one he gave us, (they’ve both) got a lot of culture within the jersey and it feels special to put it on.

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South East Melbourne import Xavier Munford, Hawthorn Indigenous AFL star Jarman Impey and Phoenix sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff trade jerseys. Picture: SEM Phoenix Media

“Jarman taught me a lot about his culture and where he is from and the Indigenous culture in the AFL.”

The Phoenix jersey is designed by Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Katie Bugden, who built on the club’s community connection using the theme Ngiyani (pronounced guy-anni), meaning ‘We All’ in Pama-Nyungan, which is printed on the kit.

United’s jersey sport’s the word NARRM, which is the traditional Indigenous name for Melbourne and was designed by Wurundjeri artist Mandy Nicholson, who took inspiration from the traditional carving culture of her people.

Melbourne United's Matthew Dellavedova, Jo Lual-Acuil, Jack White, Will Hickey and David Okwera sport their team's Indigenoud jersey. Picture: Melbourne United Media

“I think it’s an amazing opportunity,” Nicholson said.

“It’s allowed us to provide the players and officials at Melbourne United with a snapshot of our culture and who we are.”

United development player Will Hickey is a proud Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi/Gomeroi man who hails from Sydney.

The teams will wear the jerseys in their round 14 and 15 clashes.

Sydney Kings guard Biwali Bayles showing off the Kings’ Indigenous Round singlet. Picture: Sam Tolhurst

Indigenous jersey: Adelaide 36ers.

Indigenous jersey: Brisbane Bullets.

Indigenous jersey: Cairns Taipans.

Indigenous jersey: Illawarra Hawks.

Indigenous jersey: Melbourne United.

Indigenous jersey: New Zealand Breakers.

Indigenous jersey: Perth Wildcats.

Indigenous jersey: South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Indigenous jersey: Sydney Kings.

Indigenous jersey: Tasmania JackJumpers.

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