Two talented brothers from the Northern Territory, Hamish and Kobe Collins, have made a significant contribution to this year’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round by creating specially designed T-shirts for AFL Auskickers. Originally from Alice Springs, the Collins brothers now reside in Adelaide, where they attend the prestigious Sacred Heart College. Northern Territory Brothers Design Special T-Shirts for AFL Auskickers in Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Hamish, 17, and Kobe, 15, are not only gifted artists but also accomplished footballers. Hamish plays in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) U18s competition with North Adelaide, while Kobe plays school football for Sacred Heart College and locally for Broadview.
The T-shirt design, primarily driven by Hamish, encapsulates his personal experiences with the AFL Auskick program.
“My design is a representation of myself and other young people who connect through AFL Auskick,” Hamish explained. “It reflects my own experience and the journey of connecting communities all over Australia. The art represents people connecting through pathways and journeys, including adults, young people, First Nations and non-Indigenous, working together for the greater outcomes that AFL creates.”
The brothers, accomplished artists from Alice Springs, were selected by NAB earlier in the year to design the official Auskick jumpers. Their initial design, created in black and white, was completed within a week and later digitalized with vibrant team colors. Their impressive work has earned them a commission from NAB to create another design in 2025.
The Collins family boasts a notable artistic legacy. Their sister, Monica Turner-Collins, was recently honored at the Credit Union RAP Art Launch, where her works ‘The Journey’, ‘The Celebration’, and ‘The Connection’ were showcased. Their older brother, Gibson Turner, is a former AFL-listed footballer with Richmond and has played at various levels, including VFL, SANFL, WAFL, and NEAFL.
Hamish and Kobe will be special guests during this week’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round, where they are set to discuss their design during a halftime interview. The AFL umpires will also wear special uniforms for the round, adopting a design from last year by Noongar Wandandi Boodja man Joshua James. His artwork, titled ‘Moorditj Koondarm,’ means ‘Strong Dreams’ in Noongar language and highlights the strength, resilience, and unity of Aboriginal people.
The inclusion of the Collins brothers’ design in the Sir Doug Nicholls Round is a celebration of their artistic talents and contributions to the AFL community. Their work exemplifies the spirit of connection and cultural pride that the round seeks to honor.
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