St Kilda Football Club will once again proudly take on its Boon Wurrung name Euro-Yroke for the 2026 Sir Doug Nicholls Round. This year, the club will also unveil its First Nations guernsey that honours the yawa (journey) of one of the club’s most senior and respected First Nations leaders and Noongar man, Bradley Hill.
Designed by 11-year-old Noongar-Yamatji artist Jed Bennell, the guernsey tells the story of Hill’s football journey across three clubs through the eyes of the next generation.
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“When the club asked me if I wanted to do the jumper, I said yes straight away,” Hill said.
“The first person that came to mind was Jed. I just said to him, ‘tell my story’, and what he came up with, I really loved. He’s designed my boots before, and he’s family as well. Our families are both Noongar, from Collie/Bunbury regions two hours south-west of Perth.”
“Giving an opportunity to a young kid to put his artwork on the big stage, I love what he does. He’s still in primary school, so being able to do this, it’s pretty special.”
For young Bennell, the design represents a significant milestone in his career as an artist, designing a guernsey at AFL level and a chance to showcase his work on one of football’s biggest stages.
“It’s amazing to have the opportunity to design this year’s guernsey,” Jed said.
“I can’t even imagine a crowd and players wearing my jumper. It’s awesome, I can’t wait to see it.”
Across the red stripe, the three meeting places trace Hill’s AFL career path through Hawthorn, Fremantle and the top circle reflecting St Kilda, where his journey sits today alongside the support of his wife Sam and their children, Harriet and Charlie.
The centre circle brings together the broader St Kilda Football Club community, including players, staff and supporters.
The kangaroo footprints running through the design acknowledge the club’s current First Nations players, including AFLW Saint J’Noemi Anderson, with the black stripe reflecting where they come from and the deep connection to Country.
On the back of the guernsey, all First Nations players to have represented St Kilda at AFL level are recognised, linking past and present.
The boomerang sits at the top of the jumper, representing strength, resilience and culture across the club.
The Saints will first wear Bennell’s design in Round 9 in Darwin against Gold Coast, before Sir Doug Nicholls Round in Round 10 against Richmond and Round 11 in Perth against Hill’s former side, Fremantle.
Euro-Yroke’s 2026 First Nations guernsey and lifestyle range is available now at Saints Locker.
