Sir Doug Nicholls Round Hub
Celebrating 11 Years of Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Sir Doug Nicholls Round is a key point in the Australian sporting calendar to recognise and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to our game.
In 2026, the AFL proudly marks the 11-year anniversary of Sir Doug Nicholls Round — honouring the extraordinary contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, cultures, and communities to Australian football.
This year’s celebration will take place over two rounds: round 10 (14–17 May) and round 11 (21–24 May), where each club will wear their Indigenous designed jumper and participate in some special pre-game ceremonies/activations to celebrate the longest living culture in the world.
After taking on the Eagles at Optus Stadium in round 10, the GIANTS will then celebrate the occasion at home at ENGIE Stadium in round 11 as we take on the Lions on Sunday, May 24 at 12:30pm.
The special occasion is now in its 20th year as a dedicated Indigenous Round and its 11th year bearing the name of Sir Doug Nicholls.
This Hub is your one-stop shop for everything SDNR-related in the lead up to the club's round 11 fixture against the Lions.
