Essendon utility Patrick Ryder says the Dreamtime at the ‘G clash between the Bombers and the Tigers is a significant night on Essendon’s fixture.
The annual Dreamtime at the 'G match between the Essendon and Richmond Football Clubs will take place this Saturday night, May 21 at the MCG.
Now in its seventh year, Dreamtime at the 'G recognizes the significant role the indigenous community has played in shaping Australian Football.
Ryder, who was recruited from East Fremantle in 2005, said he is proud to be involved in a club that recognizes indigenous contributions to football from across the land.
“I am very much looking forward to Saturday's big game against Richmond. It's a game that recognises indigenous talent and that's great to see.""
“It should be a great game between the two sides and we’re hoping for a big crowd for the Dreamtime clash,” Ryder said.
The Essendon Football Club has benefitted from the outstanding contribution of some remarkable Indigenous Australian talent over the years, including the likes of Michael Long, Gavin Wanganeen, Dean Rioli, Derek Kickett, Norm McDonald and most recently, Courtenay Dempsey, Leroy Jetta, Mark Williams, Alwyn Davey, Nathan Lovett-Murray and Ryder himself.
“The Essendon Football Club has a proud indigenous history and I feel very privileged to be a part of that.”
""I am looking forward to playing at the 'G this weekend in a round that celebrates Indigenous Australians.""
Now in its seventh year, Dreamtime at the 'G recognizes the significant role the indigenous community has played in shaping Australian Football.
Ryder, who was recruited from East Fremantle in 2005, said he is proud to be involved in a club that recognizes indigenous contributions to football from across the land.
“I am very much looking forward to Saturday's big game against Richmond. It's a game that recognises indigenous talent and that's great to see.""
“It should be a great game between the two sides and we’re hoping for a big crowd for the Dreamtime clash,” Ryder said.
The Essendon Football Club has benefitted from the outstanding contribution of some remarkable Indigenous Australian talent over the years, including the likes of Michael Long, Gavin Wanganeen, Dean Rioli, Derek Kickett, Norm McDonald and most recently, Courtenay Dempsey, Leroy Jetta, Mark Williams, Alwyn Davey, Nathan Lovett-Murray and Ryder himself.
“The Essendon Football Club has a proud indigenous history and I feel very privileged to be a part of that.”
""I am looking forward to playing at the 'G this weekend in a round that celebrates Indigenous Australians.""
The AFL have today launched the Indigenous Round, a themed round to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous players of our game. The Indigenous Round will take place across Round Nine of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season and will feature a 'warrior' theme.
All eight matches will feature a Welcome to Country ceremony performed by a local elder who as a traditional custodian of the land welcomes members of the wider community.
The colours of the indigenous flag will be painted in the centre circle at all venues.
Indigenous players will represent their teams at the coin toss.
The highly anticipated Dreamtime at the 'G match between Essendon and Richmond will include pre-match entertainment from the Coloured Stone and Tjumba Possum Burns and the Yung Warriors featuring Deline Briscoe.
The Long Walk will depart from Federation Square at 5.50pm Saturday night and continue through Birrarung Marr over the William Barrak Bridge to the MCG.
In 2011, the Long Walk is proudly partnered with the Northern Territory Government and now is your last chance to register. Click here to sign up now.
