{"product_id":"special-edition-official-afl-michael-long-sherrin-football-in-limited-edition-box","title":"Special Edition - Official AFL Michael Long Sherrin Football in Limited Edition Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note when selecting delivery method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis only available from the 5th of June. (post-event)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 20th of May at Alexandra Gardens, Registration tent from 12pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial AFL Michael Long Sherrin Football\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ein Limited Edition Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial Sherrin Australian Rules Football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial AFL \/ Essendon Football Club Licensed Product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize 5 (Limited Edition Game Ball Size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePVC Material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecreational quality is suitable for grass surfaces only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited edition collectors box available for purchase. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentic Indigenous Australian artwork by Western Arrernte Dessert artist Merryn Apma Daley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael Long mural artwork by Australian Non-Indigenous street artist Kevin Gold from Melbourne, Victoria. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey were designed by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kangaroojack.com.au\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.kangaroojack.com.au\"\u003eKangaroo Jack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein collaboration with the AFL, Sherrin, Essendon Football Club, and The Long Walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProceeds support The Long Walk's 'Walk The Talk' program for Australian primary and secondary students, introducing Indigenous culture and history in schools across Australia.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable for a Limited Time Only\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note stock is limited. Once the stock is sold out, backorders will be available for a limited time only, so get in quick to secure your order! Backorders will be fulfilled 12-14 weeks from the date of purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollaboration \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKangaroo Jack has proudly teamed up with The Long Walk Foundation in collaboration with the Australian Football League (AFL) and Essendon Football Club to create an Official AFL licensed Sherrin Football celebrating the career of AFL \/ Essendon Football Club champion Michael Long and the 150 year anniversary of the Essendon Football Club. The football design features authentic Indigenous Australian artwork by Western Arrernte Dessert Artist Merryn Apma Daley from Alice Springs, Northern Territory and portrait artwork of Michael Long made up of his VFL\/AFL career highlights by Australian Non-Indigenous artist Kevin Gold from Melbourne, Victoria. Proceeds from sales of the football support the Long Walk's 'Walk The Talk' program for Australian primary and secondary students, introducing Indigenous culture and history in schools across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndigenous Australian Artwork \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merryn Apma Daley from the Western Arrernte People.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alice Springs, Northern Territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The artwork design depicts rows of white dots that represent the in-roads that Micheal Long has made during his VFL\/AFL football career and through the Long Walk Foundation for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, both men and women outside of the game. The famous number 13 is a representation of Michael Long's playing number worn on his guernsey and his achievements on the field during his career at the Essendon Football Club. The circle represents unity with the community coming together in one place as one people. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Story:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"I first met Kangaroo Jack owner David Zaffina during the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020. David's small business Kangaroo Jack was producing face masks featuring Indigenous artwork that supported the local community in Geelong, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI was extremely moved by the generosity of Kangaroo Jack in supporting Aboriginal initiatives and donating proceeds to educational programs and support networks for Indigenous youth in Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe just clicked, my artwork resonated with Kangaroo Jack and I was extremely impressed by the passion and support towards helping our people, as well as creating pathways, partnerships, and practicing reconciliation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur collaboration is an example of what can be achieved by our understanding and acceptance of who we are and working together as one people,” Merryn Apma Daley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Long Walk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41645069664421,"sku":"","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/7267\/6005\/products\/IMG_3975.jpg?v=1652767908","url":"https:\/\/shop.thelongwalk.com.au\/products\/special-edition-official-afl-michael-long-sherrin-football-in-limited-edition-box","provider":"The Long Walk®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}