This weekend's clash will carry extra significance for Tyson Stengle and the Geelong Football Club, with the Cats set to take part in the Sir Doug Nicholls Round against Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide). 

2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which honours the extraordinary contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, cultures, and communities to Australian football.

This year’s celebration will take place across Round 10 and Round 11, with the 2025 theme — Past Legacies, Future Legends — highlighting three important anniversaries and recognising the impact and future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the game.

There are 62 AFL players on current playing lists who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in season 2025, Tyson Stengle is one of four proud Indigenous players on Geelong's list. 

Stengle said he is looking forward to the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, with the Cats also set to wear their 2025 First Nations Guernsey which was designed by Worrora, Oomiday and Nyul Nyul artist Meeza Humphries, with contributions from her siblings Lawson, Joshua and Stephanie, and input from parents Jodi and Ross.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: (L-R) Rhyan Mansell of the Tigers, Bradley Hill of the Saints, Tyson Stengle of the Cats, Bobby Hill of the Magpies, Jy Simpkin of the Kangaroos, Aunty Pam Pedersen, Jesse Motlop of the Blues, Chris Johnson, Shane McAdam of the Demons, Alwyn Davey Jnr of the Bombers and Arthur Jones of the Bulldogs pose during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

"It is a really special game for everyone, all around the communities around Australia," Stengle said. 

"It is a special round for all Indigenous people and probably for non-Indigenous people as well, it is good to celebrate our culture around Australia. It is a pretty important round for everyone I think. 

"Lawson Humphries sister, Meeza designed it with a bit of help from her family and Lawson. It is about Lawson and his journey growing up into the AFL, it is a pretty good design.

"I am looking forward to running out in it this weekend."

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2025 First Nations Guernsey Explained

Hear the story behind the 2025 First Nations Guernsey designed by Worrora, Oomiday and Nyul Nyul artist Meeza Humphries.

Now into his fourth season a the club, Tyson Stengle is well and truly settling into life in Geelong while still displaying his silky skills on field. 

One big factor during Stengle's time in Geelong has been the impact of Eddie Betts and his wife, Anna Scullie who have helped to guide the young Cat through his first years at the club. 

Stengle credited Eddie and Anna for their influence on his career, and for always being available when he needs them. 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Tyson Stengle of the Cats poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

"They help me on and off the field," Stengle said. 

"Off the field they have given me that family environment, down here in Melbourne obviously with my family being back home in Adelaide. It is good to be down here and to spend time with them when I am feeling lonely down in Geelong.

"I ask Eddie a few questions here and there, but he has been great for me since I got here to Geelong.

"I am into my fourth season now, I am getting really settled down here and getting used to the lifestyle. It is going great so far."