When West Coast hosts Geelong during Indigenous Round at Domain Stadium on Sunday, the club will be aiming for success both on and off the field.

As the club acknowledges past and present Indigenous players, this match presents a unique opportunity to promote the Wirrpanda Foundation, a charity formed by West Coast legend David Wirrpanda, which aims to enrich the lives of young people in the Indigenous community.

Indigenous Round is held each year in recognition of the important contributions Indigenous footballers have made throughout the history of the game, and on Sunday Domain Stadium will be a celebration of Indigenous culture.

West Coast will wear a new Indigenous guernsey, a gold version of our inaugural Indigenous guernsey which was designed by Noongar artist Peter Farmer last year, tells the story of the Waalitj (Wedge-Tailed Eagle) which is the strongest totem in Noongar culture.

“My artwork includes tracks which connect to six fresh water sources throughout the state of Western Australia,” Mr Farmer said when outlining the story of the jumper last year.

“Featured in the design is an image of the waalitji painted ready for ceremony and attack.” 

Before the game Wirrpanda Foundation will be at gates 8, 10, 19 and 26 selling scarves and jigsaws to raise funds for the foundation, which provides guidance and support for Indigenous communities all across Western Australia.

The West Coast Eagles is delighted to have Principal Community Partner BHP Billiton on board as match day sponsor for this culturally significant game.