As part of the AFL's Indigenous Round of football this weekend, the local Kilburn SAAFL club will be hosting their own Dreamtime games on Saturday. Swapping the traditional black and white stripes for an Indigenous art inspired guernsey, the A-grade team will play this weekend's round of the amateur league in the celebratory jumpers.
The Dreamtime guernseys will feature designs from the local Northfield Primary School.Life member and Kilburn club president Dale Agius said the concept was a good opportunity to break down barriers in the club and celebrate the Indigenous athletes in the teams.
It's the first time that a Dreamtime themed game has been planned for the South Australian Amateur Football League, taking several months for the idea to gain recognition and momentum.
"We thought it would be a good opportunity to build a bit of awareness around the Aboriginal people and the culture," Dale said.
For Indigenous players Scott Young, Douglas Smith and Jamin Tripp, the Dreamtime round will be a great opportunity to combine two very important parts of their lives.
"I'm getting goose-bumps already thinking about it," Kilburn A-Grade Indigenous player Jamin Tripp said.
"It will be good to represent all of the boys.
"I'm probably one of the older ones out there, so I will be leading by example," Jamin added.
The afternoon will include traditional dancing and music, with a welcome to country from Aunty Josie Agius and special appearance from AFL hall of fame legend Gavin Wanganeen.
Information on the local Kaurna people, heritage and beliefs will also be available for football fans to look through.
The Dreamtime game, Kilburn verses Pultney Grammar Football Club, will be played at the Kilburn Oval on Saturday, 21 May 2011, from 5:30pm.
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