All you need to know about the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Here's everything you need to know about Sir Doug Nicholls Round
www.afl.com.auSir Doug Nicholls Round recognizes First Nations players and communities across two AFL rounds with the Dreamtime at the G match as a centerpiece; the 2026 edition runs in Rounds 10 and 11. Theme slogan is Strengthened by First Nations. Moments. Connections. Stories.. The VFL joins the celebration across both men's and women's seasons. From 2007, it evolved from a single Indigenous Round to two rounds since 2019 named for Sir Doug Nicholls in 2016. AFL launches 2026 Sir Doug Nicholls Round across Marvel Stadium and Melbourne venues.