ROUND 12
- Rounds 11 and 12 mark this year’s league-wide First Nations Round, aligning with National Reconciliation Week.
- The league has unveiled a custom artwork from proud Kabi Kabi woman and artist Zartisha Davis, which will be showcased across First Nations Round matches with a custom match ball, centre circle design and suite of digital assets.
- All First Nations Round matches in Round 12 will be available live and free on Kayo Freebies.
- All four host clubs will host SN Reserves matches as either curtain-raisers or curtain-closers. Watch via CODE Sports and KommunityTV
- Ins and Outs
SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING vs GIANTS
5:00pm AEST, May 30
UniSC Arena (Kabi Kabi)
- Fever’s uniform will feature a design from Contemporary Aboriginal Artist Jilalga Murray from Jilalga Designs.
- The GIANTS’ uniform will feature a design from proud Gamilaroi artist Krystal Dallinger-Simpson.
- Proud Wiradjuri woman Jordan Kiss will umpire the match.
- Sunshine Coast Lightning Bolts and GIANTS Academy will face off in a curtain-closer from 7:15pm.
WEST COAST FEVER vs MELBOURNE MAVERICKS
5:00pm AWST, May 30
RAC Arena (Whadjuk Noongar)
- The Mavericks’ uniform will feature a design from proud Gunditjmara artist Bayley Mifsud (Merindah-Gunya).
- Lightning’s uniform will feature a design from proud Kabi Kabi artist Keetz Fitzpatrick.
- West Coast Fever Reserves and Mavericks Reserves will go head-to-head on Sunday, 31 May from 9:00am AWST at Gold Netball Centre.
First Nations Round continues this week.
Cultural disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this content may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away. We acknowledge the late Leah Cummins and honour her contribution and legacy through this artwork.
NSW SWIFTS vs QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS
2:00pm AEST, May 31
Ken Rosewall Arena (Wangal)
- The Swifts’ uniform will feature a design from proud Yuin artist Rheanna Lotter.
- Firebirds will be wearing black armbands in honour of Mayi-Kulan and Kalkadoon woman Leah Cummins, elements of whose work entitled ‘The Dreams of our Future’ feature on their First Nations dress.
- SN Reserves sides QBE Swifts Academy and Firebirds Futures will play a curtain-closer at Ken Rosewall from 5:00pm.
TARNTANYA KARNTU (ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS) vs MELBOURNE VIXENS
3:30pm ACST, May 31
Adelaide Entertainment Centre (Kaurna)
- Tarntanya Karntu’s uniform will feature a design from proud Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri, and Wirangu artist Gabriel Stengle.
- The Vixens’ uniform will feature a design from proud Djab Wurrung, Kirrae Wurrung and Peek Wurrung artist Tarni Jarvis.
- Please note this match is fully sold out.
- Thunderbirds Futures and Vixens Academy will go head-to-head in a curtain closer from 5:30pm ACST at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
