Indigenous Round

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The West Coast Eagles is proud to recognise the contribution of Indigenous Australians to the AFL competition by celebrating Indigenous Round each year with a dedicated match. As the club acknowledges past and present Indigenous West Coast Eagles players, this match presents a unique opportunity to promote the David Wirrpanda Foundation, a charity formed by past Indigenous club great David Wirrpanda which aims to enrich the lives of young people in the Indigenous community.

Supported by BHP Billiton, the themed match each year showcases the invaluable work of the foundation in supporting WA’s Indigenous youth, as well as raise funds to enable this work to continue.

In 2011, limited edition David Wirrpanda Foundation footballs and caps were exclusively available around the ground match and from the West Coast Eagles Team Store, and the club urged all fans to support this worthy cause by purchasing these items or donating to the tin-shakers who will include volunteers from BHP Billiton. Thanks to the generosity of West Coast fans, 2011 saw the Indigenous Round match day raise a record amount for the David Wirrpanda Foundation.

Other activities organised for the match included a pre-game welcome to country performed by West Coast’s Indigenous liaison officer Phil Narkle who was flanked by current and past West Coast Eagles Indigenous players, who then formed a guard of honour as the players ran out on to the ground.

The Barlett Brothers performed pre-game, together with didgeridoo players who were stationed outside the stadium’s four major gates. Fans also had access to free Indigenous face-painting before the game.

In addition, the centre circle of Patersons Stadium was painted in the colours of the Indigenous flag, with the players running through a danner dedicated to the celebration of Indigenous Round. Interviews with past Indigenous West Coast Eagles players also featured on the big screens at half-time.

The West Coast Eagles is delighted to have Principal Community Partner BHP Billiton on board as match day sponsor for this culturally significant game.

In 2012, Indigenous Round will be held at West Coast's round eight fixture against St Kilda on Sunday, May 20. Stay tuned for more details.

For further information regarding the David Wirrpanda Foundation, please visit their website: www.dwf.org.au.

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