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Here’s a look at every club’s First Nations Round dress and the stories behind the artworks.
One of the most significant parts of Suncorp Super Netball’s First Nations Round is the clubs’ dress reveals.
While the artwork on each club’s dress is visually beautiful, the stories behind the art makes them truly special and a privilege to wear.
Here we run you through each club’s dress, the First Nations artist who designed it and the meaning behind the artwork.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the following content may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.
TARNTANYA KARNTU (ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS)
Designed by Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri, and Wirangu woman Gabriel Stengle the artwork represents the players past, present and future who are connected through community and their love of the game.
The pink and black elements on the back of the dress represent the players having each other’s backs as they take to the court and life.
The waterholes on the front of the dress represent the players’ communities, places and homes. They are connected by journey lines to represent each individual’s unique journey from all around the world to Suncorp Super Netball.
The pink waterholes represent the Pink Army and are surrounded by kangaroo tracks to represent the Thunderbirds’ focus on always moving forward.
Read the full story behind Tarntanya Karntu’s First Nations dress here.
GIANTS
The GIANTS 2026 First Nations dress has been created by proud Gamilaroi woman Krystal Dallinger-Simpson.
The design tells the story of the many walks of life – knowing there’s never a straight road to your goals and embracing the organised chaos that is life.
With complete avoidance of straight lines, the design shows that nothing in the world is ever straightforward.
Working hard and navigating your way through life will always come with twists and turns.
Read the full story behind the GIANTS First Nations Round dress here.
MELBOURNE MAVERICKS
The Mavericks have collaborated with Aboriginal artist Bayley Mifsud, known by her Aboriginal name, Merindah-Gunya, meaning ‘Beautiful Spirit’ in Peek Whurrong language, for the third year.
This year’s design builds on her work over the past few seasons developing further as the club evolves.
Read the fully story behind the Mavericks’ First Nations Round dress here.
MELBOURNE VIXENS
Proud Djab Wurrung, Kirrae Wurrung and Peek Wurrung woman Tarni Jarvis has designed the Vixens’ First Nations Round dress for 2026.
The dress centres reflects on the theme of leadership transfer, the journey of the club following its 2025 premiership success and its ongoing connection to Country.
Key elements of the dress design include; the Birrarung River which runs along the side of the design as well as the journey symbol that reflects the path the players and club have travelled in recent years and the direction they are heading next.
Hear from Jarvis on her design for the Vixens’ First Nations Round dress here.
NSW SWIFTS
The NSW Swifts have unveiled a powerful new design for First Nations Round created by proud Yuin woman Rheanna Lotter.
This year’s design, entitled ‘Belonging’, is a reflection on the collective strength of community, identity and connection.
The artwork centres on the players themselves, each surrounded by their own story; their families, communities, and cultures.
Lotter has worked with the club across previous First Nations initiatives and her designs have become a significant part of how the Swifts honour and celebrate First Nations culture.
Read the full story behind the Swifts First Nations dress here.
QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS
We acknowledge the late Leah Cummins and honour her contribution and legacy through her work with the Queensland Firebirds and Netball Queensland.
The Firebirds dress was designed by the late Leah Cummins. Her piece ‘The Dreams of the Future’ was initially launched in 2024 alongside Netball Queensland’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
A proud Mayi-Kulan and Kalkadoon woman, Cummins’ artwork depicts the organisation’s cultural journey, the importance of reflection and the efforts of those who have paved the way to build a culturally safe environment.
Firebirds players will be wearing black armbands in the side’s match against West Coast Fever in honour of Leah.
Discover the full story behind the Firebirds’ First Nations Round dress here.
SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING
The Lightning’s 2026 First Nations Round dress has been designed by Keetz Fitzpatrick, a proud Wuthati Darumbal woman, born on Gurang Gurnang country with bloodlines that connect to Darnly Island, TI and Tanner Island, South Sea.
Her artwork ‘Lighting up the Coast’ represents all the beautiful things on the Sunshine Coast.
Fitzpatrick wanted to blend together the old and the new in this year’s First Nations dress to show the diversity they have along with the strong ties to the country that they live and create on.
Discover the full story behind Lightning’s First Nations Round dress here.
WEST COAST FEVER
West Coast Fever’s First Nations Round dress incorporates elements from the Club’s Indigenous artwork, ‘Spirit of the Fever’, created in 2024 by Contemporary Aboriginal Artist Jilalga Murray of Jilalga Designs.
‘Spirit of the Fever’ tells the club’s story capturing the energy of its journey: weaving across the court with purpose, overcoming every obstacle, and chasing greatness with the Green Army by their side.
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