For anyone interested I have rated the Indigenous guernseys from best to worst. Here it is:
1. Hawthorn
Brilliant design. Experiments with some new colours which complement their standard colours very well. High level of detail in this one and a very original look which is distinctly indigenous in theme. This design bravely foregoes their trademark Hawk entirely but still stays loyal enough to their original colour pattern that is unmistakable who this guernsey belongs to.
2. Fremantle
This is just a beautiful design that uses the basic colour pattern with some variety in shading used to it's maximum potential. Subtle but striking.
3. Carlton
Another great use of colour here with some different blues creating a dramatic look. The design is very clever and distinctly indigenous in style.
4. Eagles
Another beautifully detailed design. Explores their colour theme masterfully.
5. Essendon
Doesn't stray too much from the simple sash design but the level of detail makes it intriguing.
6. Richmond
An interesting twist on the black sash however the design looks a little too simple and lacks detail.
7. Adelaide
The design looks quite good overall. It could have looked amazing with some more detail in the dot patterning.
8. Geelong
From a glance it looks okay however the pattern is far too repetitive and lacks imagination.
9. Brisbane
Okay design but far too safe. The deep colours look good but it stays to close to the design of the original guernsey. Bonus points for the clever incorporation of the boomerang.
10. Port Adelaide
The dot pattern looks quite good, however it is a little disappointed that they decided not to experiment with the V pattern. A little too lazy and uninspired
11. Sydney
The design looks okay but I didn't realise Pacman was indigenous?
12. Western Bulldogs
I appreciate the level of detail an effort in this one, however it just doesn't look aesthetically pleasing. The addition of new colours do not work in harmony at all with the standard colours. The background patterns don't look distinctly indigenous. The pointing figure on the front looks out of place and just unattractive visually.
13. North Melbourne
Up close it looks okay but I'm worried that the detail won't show up at all from afar.
14. Melbourne
Some nice line patterns and some boomerangs make it look alright and it does have an indigenous feel. The dramatic shading is also quite appealing. However I feel a dot pattern would have looked better here and a darker, more subtle red at the top.
15. GWS
An okay design for what is normally a very ugly guernsey with horrid colours. I would have liked to see them throw out the big ugly G entirely with this one. It's just in no way needed and it ruins the entire guernsey. Everyone already knows that it's the Giants if you are choosing to retain that ugly orange without the need for the G.
16. GC
Boring and shit.
17. Saint Kilda
Lol what? Really? What am I looking at right now?
18. Collingwood
Okay so you've added a magpie onto your geurnsey. Did you think it was bird round? No, it's indigenous round you idiots. Put some boomerangs and shit on there. Don't just put your ******* mascot on the front of your guernsey. Absolute disgrace and I hope you lose badly this weekend.
*All opinions contained in this article are those of the writer and do not reflect the opinions of the BigFooty collective. OP is in no way qualified to assess fashion or art or anything.