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First Nations jersey stories: North
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Clubs from across the country have told the stories behind their fantastic First Nations jersey designs.
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With the NBL1's First Nations Round taking place this weekend, make sure to see the beautiful designs across the country and the meanings behind them below:
Logan Thunder
Artist: Goompi or Stephen Larcombe
Story:
Summary: Represents the home of thunder in middle. The contemporary story meaning is below.
Women and men’s players (4 U shapes) and then community coming in to the stadium) U shapes all around. It’s within the Logan and Brisbane river (Yuggera tribal land). Travel lines (yellow ochre spirals) to other communities (circles throughout painting) to play.
Townsville Flames & Heat
Artist: Brenton Bowen
Brenton Bowen is a local artist, younger brother of Matthew Bowen. The Bowen family have close connections to all Townsville sporting pathways, which has given significance and inspiration to this artwork for Townsville Basketball.
Story:
In the heart of Townsville, a unique and dynamic tapestry encapsulated the spirit and journey of the town’s basketball community. This intricate design, served as a visual narrative of the growth and connection within the sport, binding the players, the land, and the community into a cohesive story.
At the centre of this design lay the “Central Meeting Place,” symbolizing the Townsville Basketball Teams Men/Women. This hub, pulsating with life and energy, represented the convergence of athletes, coaches, and supporters who came together to celebrate their love for basketball. The colours mirrored Townsville’s identity, showcasing the deep blue, orange, and yellow that represented the town’s pride and unity.
Flowing through the design is the blue river, embodying the Ross River that flow through Townsville. This river is more than just a geographical feature; it was a lifeline, nourishing the grassroots basketball culture. From the youngest hopefuls dribbling their first ball to seasoned players aiming for higher accolades, the Ross River symbolized the continuous flow of talent, passion, and dedication feeding into the sport.
Surrounding the central meeting place were various smaller meeting places, each representing different levels of basketball within the community. These range from local junior leagues to elite teams competing on larger stages, all connected by pathways that represents the players’ growth and progression. Each is a testament to the different stages of a player’s journey, highlighting the support and mentorship that guided them from one level to the next.
Northside Wizards
Artist: Chris McGregor-Sandy
Story:
Southern Districts Spartans
Artist: Abby Cubillo
Story:
Brisbane Capitals
Artist: MA Deadly Art
Story:
Ipswich Force
Artist: The Crown Dirri'Ya-Gamil Kapithun (Known as DeeKay)
Story:
Sunshine Coast Phoenix
Artist: Madeline Holmes
Story:
South West Metro Pirates
Artist: D&D Indigenous Design
Story:
Cairns Dolphins & Marlins
Artist: Nicole Chatfield
Story:
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