The designs are courtesy of Uncle Raymond Walker from Moonahcullah Mission, who elected to use a “hunters and gatherers” theme.
Walker’s theme reflects men as the hunters and women as the gatherers.
Saturday’s fixture against Picola was identified as the perfect opportunity for the designs to be showcased, as United hosted their own Indigenous day earlier in the season.
The two clubs have developed a strong rivalry in recent years, with talented Indigenous footballers and netballers still pulling on the colours of the respective teams.
Mathoura’s Sponsors Day will also take place on Saturday, as the club aims to showcase the importance of cultural awareness and inclusion.
Following the conclusion of the match, the Indigenous jumpers will be auctioned alongside 50 square metres of Sir Walter turf donated by Coolabah Turf and a corporate box at the AFL clash between Hawthorn and the Gold Coast Suns on August 18 at Marvel Stadium. The AFL package has been donated by Top Shelf Management.
Mathoura would like to thank the Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Atkinson Shearing, Top Shelf Management and Moama Bowling Club for their contributions towards the day.
The club says it is great to have the sponsors on board for these sorts of events as it is a great opportunity to show what the Mathoura Football and Netball Club is all about.
The game will kick off at 2pm alongside a welcome to country and smoking ceremony.
A bus will be running from Moama to Mathoura and back, with bookings essential. Call Kylie Atkinson on 0448 848 222 for further details.
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