The Eastern Swans women’s team held their first pride round against Bakers Creek Tigers at Etwell Park Oval in Bakers Creek on Saturday.
Both teams unveiled their clubs’ first pride guernseys at training the week before after successfully applying for the Toyota Gear Grants.
The Eastern Swans AFLW 2022 kit was designed by player Sarah Keenan with added input from the queer community.
The kit maintains the Swans’ traditional design with the added representation of the iconic rainbow pride colours, celebrating diversity and inclusion in local AFLW.
“As a team, we’ve always known visibility is part of why Pride Round is so important, but to have our Swans footy supporters, younger members and wider community ask me about the design and meaning really rams it home the power of this round and these jumpers,” said Ms Keenan.
“It’s a massive honour to continue to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community,” added Eastern Swans President Peter Kiegerl.
The Tigers’ jersey was designed by Jeanne Ronald with input from the team, with jagged rainbow pride colours splashed across the front.
“Our 2022 pride guernsey is about more than Pride Round,” said Ms Ronald.
“This guernsey isn’t just for our team; it’s for our volunteers, our club, our history, our members and the Mackay community.”
Mackay AFLW clubs Eastern Swans and Bakers Creek Tigers unveiled their first Pride Round guernseys at training last week. Swans (white/red uniform) - Top left Sarah Keenan, bottom left - Alice Hill. Bakers Creek - top right Zali Ronald, bottom right - Indie Brough.
Photo credit: Mackay Seen
