Sir Doug Nicholls Round launched
The AFL has launched the 2019 Sir Doug Nicholls Round in Melbourne
www.collingwoodfc.com.auDoug Nicholls celebration celebrates Indigenous players and communities across two-week celebration with the Dreamtime at the G match as centerpiece; the 2026 edition runs through Rounds 10 and 11. Theme is Strengthened by First Nations. Moments. Connections. Stories.. The VFL also marks the round across its men’s and women’s seasons. Originated as a single Indigenous Round in 2007 and expanded to two rounds since 2019 to honor Sir Doug Nicholls in 2016. The AFL marks 2026 Sir Doug Nicholls Round across Marvel Stadium and Melbourne venues.