The totem animals of male and female Broncos’ players have been incorporated into the design of the club’s 2019 Indigenous jersey.

The Broncos have today released the jersey that will be worn twice this year in matches against the Warriors.

The jersey has been designed by the Broncos in conjunction with Deadly Choices.

The two organisations have partnered together since 2013 to drive healthy lifestyle choices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Artist Elaine Chambers-Hegarty was engaged by Deadly Choices to create the artwork which represents growth and new beginnings as 13 players unite as one at the gathering place of the Broncos’ Home Ground.

It was NRL players Jack Bird and James Roberts who approached the club about being involved with the design of the jersey.

They felt it was important that the player totem animals for all current players were on the jersey to symbolise their connection to culture.

Player-Totem

James Roberts- Praying Mantis, Black Raven and Dolphin

Jack Bird - Whale

Gehamat Shibasaki - Stingray and Turtle

David Fifita - Stingray and Dog

Kotoni Staggs - Goanna

Troy Dargan - Dolphin

Amber Pilley - Wedge Tail Eagle

Talisha Harden - Turtle

Also included on the left sleeve of the jersey is the word ‘United’, a Broncos’ club value that ties in with this year’s theme for NAIDOC week: ‘Let's work together for a shared future.’

On the right sleeve are both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags.

The jersey will be worn by the NRL team in Round 11 against the Warriors in New Zealand during the NRL Indigenous Round.

The playing strip will also feature at Suncorp Stadium for the Round 17 game against the Warriors, which is the Broncos’ Deadly Choices Indigenous round to coincide with NAIDOC week.

The jersey is available for pre-order now at the Broncos Team Store and will be dispatched later this month via Express Post.