'They've boosted my love for the game': Tiwi trip of a lifetime remains close in Dons' hearts
Ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a recap of an Essendon trio's memorable visit up North last year.
Bombers return to Tiwi
Each year, players from our men's and women's visit the Tiwi Islands for a cultural immersion experience. Our most recent group saw Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen and VFLW player Tayla Hart-Aluni spend the week there with a focus on cultural connection, community engagement and education. They were lucky enough to watch the Tiwi Bombers take the field in a local match too. Here's what they got up to over the five days:
Dons unveil 2026 Dreamtime Guernsey
Essendon’s 2026 Dreamtime guernsey, designed by Gunditjmara woman Aunty Karen Lovett, features artwork titled A Piece of Me. The design symbolises her journey growing up in institutions, honours Elders who have passed, and reflects important symbols of Country. The guernsey will be worn during Sir Doug Nicholls Round against Fremantle Football Club, before taking centre stage under lights at the MCG for the annual Dreamtime at the ‘G clash with Richmond Football Club.
Bombers return to Tiwi
Each year, players from our men's and women's visit the Tiwi Islands for a cultural immersion experience. Our most recent group saw Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen and VFLW player Tayla Hart-Aluni spend the week there with a focus on cultural connection, community engagement and education. They were lucky enough to watch the Tiwi Bombers take the field in a local match too. Here's what they got up to over the five days:
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Bombers return to Tiwi
Each year, players from our men's and women's visit the Tiwi Islands for a cultural immersion experience. Our most recent group saw Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen and VFLW player Tayla Hart-Aluni spend the week there with a focus on cultural connection, community engagement and education. They were lucky enough to watch the Tiwi Bombers take the field in a local match too. Here's what they got up to over the five days:
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Dons unveil 2026 Dreamtime Guernsey
Essendon’s 2026 Dreamtime guernsey, designed by Gunditjmara woman Aunty Karen Lovett, features artwork titled A Piece of Me. The design symbolises her journey growing up in institutions, honours Elders who have passed, and reflects important symbols of Country. The guernsey will be worn during Sir Doug Nicholls Round against Fremantle Football Club, before taking centre stage under lights at the MCG for the annual Dreamtime at the ‘G clash with Richmond Football Club.
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Rd 10 | Day-Wicks and Robey media conference
Sullivan Robey and Archer Day-Wicks speak to the media following Robey’s Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination for his standout Round 9 performance, while also looking ahead to Essendon’s Round 10 clash with Fremantle.
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'They've boosted my love for the game': Tiwi trip of a lifetime remains close in Dons' hearts
Ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a recap of an Essendon trio's memorable visit up North last year.
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