Richmond will wear its Golden Wattle Anzac Day Eve guernsey against the Demons in Round 7 at the MCG.
The wattle flowers that make up the yellow sash pay tribute to those who have served their country.
During the First World War, it became a tradition amongst Australians to press a wattle into their letters and post it to travelling soldiers, as a reminder of home.
The flower is a symbol of Australia’s national floral emblem representing resilience and the spirit of the Australian people.
Additionally, soldiers would wear the wattle in their hats as it became a testament to the enduring Australian spirit.
Richmond will don the golden wattle sash for the fourth consecutive year, building its connection with the Tiger Army.
The Club has kept the design consistent to honour tradition and respectfully acknowledge the Anzac legacy. The golden wattle is central to the guernsey’s message, not only as a symbol of unity and remembrance but also as a meaningful part of Australia’s cultural identity. Deeply rooted in Indigenous history and national significance, the wattle reinforces the spirit of resilience that defines Anzac Day and those it commemorates.
Another key element of the PUMA-designed jumper is the poem that sits on the front of the jumper, “Ode for the Fallen”. The poem is a tribute to the sacrifice and patriotism of the fallen soldiers of World War I.
A list of Richmond players and officials who died at war is represented on the back of the jumper.
This season's match between Richmond and Melbourne at the MCG marks the 10-year anniversary of the Anzac Day Eve clash.
Since 2021, the best player on the field has been awarded the Frank 'Checker' Hughes Medal, in honour of the former Richmond premiership player and coach who served in the 57th battalion of the Imperial Force during World War I.
A percentage of proceeds from the Tigers' Anzac Day Eve wattle sash jumper will go towards the RSL’s Anzac Appeal, in support of the families of the soldiers past and present. Fans can click here to buy.
