Relevant events for the week Wednesday 14 May 2014 - Tuesday 20 May 2014 (Prev|Next)
Wednesday 14 May[]
West Coast unveiled its guernsey for Indigenous Round, designed by Noongar artist Peter Farmer. The guernsey featured a Waalitji (wedge-tailed eagle), revered in Noongar culture because of its capacity to not simply overcome adversity, but to succeed in places that others fail - westcoasteagles.com.au: http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-05-14/our-inaugural-indigenous-guernsey
The club also launched its Reconciliation Action Plan, designed to demonstrate respect for indigenous culture and help to create opportunities for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. A number of past and present players threw their support behind the Plan, including Chris Lewis, Peter Matera and Craig Turley - westcoasteagles.com.au: http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-05-14/reconciliation-action-plan-launched
Thursday 15 May[]
Adelaide upset Collingwood
Friday 16 May[]
Sydney easily defeated Essendon
Saturday 17 May[]
Melbourne upset Richmond, North Melbourne trounced Brisbane, and Fremantle defeated Geelong in captain Matthew Pavlich's 100th game.
Sunday 18 May[]
Gold Coast easily accounted for St Kilda