St Kilda will proudly wear a special guernsey against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday, celebrating its partnership with Fiji as part of the AFL’s Cultural Heritage Series – a league-wide initiative recognising the diverse cultural heritage of our fans, players, participants and communities across the game.
The Saints’ Bula Guernsey is a design inspired by the rich storytelling traditions of Fijian Masi.
Masi is a traditional cloth crafted from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree, present at life’s most significant moments – weddings, births and funerals. Its bold geometric patterns, painted with natural dyes, have long served as a visual language of culture, identity and belonging.
Two distinct Masi patterns have been chosen to tell our shared story: Ibe (Mat) – symbolising the natural environment and the unique beauty shared between Fiji and Australia, and community – representing the bond between St Kilda Football Club, the Fijian community and the broader Australian community.
Taken from the St Kilda Website
