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Victoria’s best local footy jumper – You decide


02 MAR 2023 BY: AFL VIC
Carlton players pose for a team photo wearing the jumpers of their junior or local football clubs during a Carlton Blues AFL training session at Ikon Park on April 15, 2021

In Victoria, Aussie Rules football is more than just a sport, and one of the most iconic symbols in our game is the footy jumper. With a competition now underway to find Victoria's Best Local Footy Jumper, there's no better time to celebrate this essential piece of sporting apparel. The footy jumper is more than just a piece of clothing. It's a symbol of their team, their community, and their identity.

Sixteen jumpers have been shortlisted for the title, with only one set to be crowned the winner. The shortlisted jumpers in the competition come from all over Victoria, some of the jumpers have a traditional design that has been passed down through generations of players, while others take on a modern twist.

Shortlist:

  • Burnside Heights Bears
  • Colac Tigers
  • Cora Lynn Cobras
  • Doveton Doves
  • Frankston Stonecats
  • Harcourt Lions
  • Lysterfiled Wolves
  • Maiden Gulley Eagles
  • Maribyrnong Lions
  • Murray Felines
  • Park Orchards Sharks
  • Point Cook Centrals
  • Queenscliff Coutas
  • Rupanyup Panthers
  • Russells Creek
  • Western Eagles 

For the teams and communities represented by the shortlisted jumpers, this competition is more than just a chance to win a title. It's an opportunity to showcase their pride and passion for the game and to share it with the wider community.

For the winner of the competition, the title of Victoria's Best Local Footy Jumper is a recognition of the hard work and dedication that goes into creating a jumper that truly captures the spirit of Australian Rules football.

Head over to the AFL Victoria instagram at 6:30PM AEDT tonight to vote!