The AFL club badges around the edges of the ball represent all communities and all nations coming together on Aboriginal land to play and celebrate the culturally rich sport. The hand prints represent working together as a team and as a community. The turtle shell-like shape of the ball symbolises the earth, staying grounded, pacing yourself, determination, persistence, emotional strength and understanding. The different shapes and patterns represent the challenging paths and journeys everyone takes to achieve their dreams.
Shaun Lee, Gwarkabah (Saltwater man), is a Larrakia, Wardaman and Karajarri contemporary freelance artist born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Shaun started painting as a young boy, learning from his large artistic family that includes his mother Danella Lee and his sister Mim Cole. Known by his artist name, Hafleg, Shaun specialises in murals and logos using traditional and contemporary designs. Shaun especially enjoys creating one-off pieces and his murals which feature as part of the Darwin street landscape.
