Pride in the jumper: Echuca runs out in guernseys designed by John Patten ahead of the Archie Walker Indigenous Round clash against Kyabram. Photos: Gregor Mactaggart
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The fifth Archie Walker Indigenous Round headlined the Goulburn Valley League round 13 proceedings at Victoria Park over the weekend.
A Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony were performed by Uncle Col Walker while both Echuca and Kyabram football and netball players wore specially designed Indigenous round jumpers.
More than 1000 spectators attended the ground to observe and respect First Nations culture, before watching on as both clubs did battle on the field and courts.
Respect: Uncle Col Walker performs a smoking ceremony pre-game.
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Gregor Mactaggart
Welcome: Uncle Col Walker performs the smoking ceremony as Kyabram's netballers and footballers take part.
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Gregor Mactaggart
Next generation: An Echuca youngster takes part in the smoking ceremony.
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Gregor Mactaggart
Tuning in: Madi Colville-Walker performs for a big Victoria Park crowd.
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Gregor Mactaggart
Addressing the crowd: Cody Walker speaks to the crowd alongside Benny Walker before the smoking ceremony ahead of Saturday's clash between Echuca and Kyabram.
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Gregor Mactaggart
One team: Echuca footballers and netballers arm-in-arm for the ceremony before Saturday's Archie Walker Indigenous round.
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Gregor Mactaggart
Leading from the front: Kyabram skipper Jason Morgan leads his team out on to Victoria Park.
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Gregor Mactaggart
