Summary
AFL Women's competition guernsey from the Geelong Football Club, 2022.
This guernsey was worn by Georgie Prespakis during the AFLW Indigenous Round, Season 7, 2022. The guernsey was designed by Corrina Eccles, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner.
The Museum acknowledges the generous support of the Geelong Football Club in the development of this collection.
Significance
The Museum continues to develop a collection which documents the Australian Football League Women's competition, which was launched on 3 February 2017. In 2023, the season commences in September, with 14 rounds including ten home and away matches and four finals.
The women's AFL competition has been recognised for its culturally and socially inclusive culture, and its community connections, which see it played at suburban football grounds and attended by families and grassroots fans.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Leisure, Clothing & Textiles, Social Spaces & Youth, Working Life & Trades
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Organisation Named
Geelong Football Club Ltd, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 2022
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Previous Owner
Georgie Prespakis - Geelong Football Club Ltd, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 2022
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Keywords
Sporting Clubs, Sporting Teams, Sportswomen, Lesbian & Gay, Sexuality, Uniforms