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Contemporary Aboriginal Artist and Business Owner of “Mawang Aboriginal Art” and cousin of Reimis Smith. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTITLED BY: Local Elder Aunty Joy in Woiwurrung Language. \u003cstrong\u003eKERRBOOONOOL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Meaning: Connection) Pronounced cur-boo-on-ool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jersey symbolises the players, the team, the staff and the wider Community and the Land they walk and play upon respectfully acknowledging the \u003cem\u003eWurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt showcases the Indigenous players (Reimis Smith, Ammaron Gudgeon, Stanley Huen, Matthew Hill, Gabriel Satrick) individual families \u0026amp; their tribal clans which recognises their own identities and their connections to country. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe indigenous players own signed handprints are embedded into each jersey to recognise and respect traditions and show the significance of belonging and unity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Design are the billabongs and the flowing Yarra River. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the river is a Symbol of a Gathering Circle surrounded by Men \u0026amp; Woman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis signifies the Staff and stakeholders that work effortlessly every year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the Gathering Circle is the symbol of a Meeting place. This Meeting Place represents where we all come together at AMMI Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dots in and around that meeting place are all the supporters, they are the heart of the club, and they are what makes the blood flow through the club to keep it alive and thriving. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coloured dots on the jersey represent the land and its flora and fauna that our ancestors once walked upon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround the back of the Jersey is an Aboriginal Symbol meaning a “journey” around that journey is 23 men. This represents 23 cultures playing in the club together, united at the Melbourne. Storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe footprints of the 5 current indigenous players represent their connection to the land they walk upon and their connection to Country. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2024 the Melbourne Storm Club wanted to pay tribute to another Indigenous Warrior and Leader by embedding an acknowledgment on the inner lining of the jersey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s recipient was Tony Mundine Senior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is a former Australian Champion Boxer and the grandfather of Melbourne Storm player Reimis Smith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*(The story telling, and symbols used in this contemporary art design does not represent all First Nations cultural groups or people, if in doubt always check within your community).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidered Melbourne Storm crest and sublimated sponsor logos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV neck collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSublimated Indigenous design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-stretch fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture management properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNRL Licensed Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by O’Neills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exclusive collections Australia","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":45698260402340,"sku":"5397288808134","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":45698260435108,"sku":"5397288808141","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":45698260467876,"sku":"5397288808158","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":45698260533412,"sku":"5397288808165","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":45698260566180,"sku":"5397288808172","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":45698260664484,"sku":"5397288808189","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5XL","offer_id":45698260730020,"sku":"5397288808196","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6XL","offer_id":45698260795556,"sku":"5397288808202","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7XL","offer_id":45698260893860,"sku":"5397288808219","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/3784\/4356\/files\/a86c7e86-327c-4b69-a09a-cce1eef98bdd.jpg?v=1715343854","url":"https:\/\/www.exclusivecollectionsaus.com.au\/products\/melbourne-storm-2024-indigenous-jersey","provider":"Exclusive Collections Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}