First Nations Artists
Proud Gamilaroi and Wiradjuri man of NSW, Sean Kinchela, has designed artworks for Gilbert Netball for the last three years.
Scroll down to view past designs.
2026:
The artwork is titled "Buubumur Gaawul" or Platypus Lagoon. Click here to shop the product.
From the artist
"In the artwork you can see the Platypus swimming with camps on either side of it. The camps represent being looked over and protected on both sides of the river. The leaves travelling down the river are also surrounded by hills, reflecting the natural habitat of the Platypus. I wanted to create something to raise awareness about an endangered native animal. I have been out looking for Platypuses to photograph lately and have had a really good chance to study and learn more about how special these creatures are! They are so mysterious and so unique, yet sadly they are endangered and very rare.
2025:
The artwork is titled "Yinaar Yinaar", which translates to "Woman Woman"
From the artist
"This artwork was created to pay homage for Yinaars or women. The humpback whales represent mothers, specifically mothers who raise their children on their own and do all the hard yards. I was raised by women and never had a father/male figure in my life until I was in my adulthood. The women in my life steered me and taught me everything I know and I feel like the Yinaars in our lives don't get enough credit for that."
2024:
The artwork is titled "Maruma-Li", which means to heal.
From the artist
“The artwork depicts a Kangaroo and an Emu travelling to a group of people at a camp. The Emu and Kangaroo are different species but are both Australian, representing diversity and coming to meet on the common ground of netball. The hand print represents pride in being a part of the journey and the Eura leaves are bush medicine, symbolising healing along the journey. The colour pallet was chosen to be warm and welcoming. The Aboriginal flag represents Indigenous people and Indigenous netball players; when they see the flag on the ball it will inspire them and help them be proud of their identity.”
