No matter the team or the sport, pulling on team colours each weekend is a privilege and an honour for professional athletes.

For six SUNS’ players the Indigenous Guernsey, designed by Luther Cora, holds another level of significance.  

Combined with the opportunity to play Australia’s Indigenous game in the red centre, the 2017 Sir Doug Nicholls Indigneous Round is something they will hold dear for decades to come.

This is amplified for defender Sean Lemmens who shared with goldcoastfc.com.au that his Grandfather is a member of the stolen generation.

“My Grandfather was from a small community called Ti Tree near Alice Springs before he was taken away from his mother as a child,” he said.

For the 22-year-old his Flying Fox (Tarnikini) totem, which proudly sits on the Indigneous Guersney, is much more than a simple drawing.  

“It's going to be an honour to be able to play on his [Grandfather’s] country, knowing that he would be so proud of me,” Lemmens told goldcoastfc.com.au.

“It’s a massive privilege to be able to wear the Tarnikini on our Indigenous guernseys alongside the other boy’s Totems.

“Indigenous round is obviously a very important round and means a lot to me.”

As a young Indigenous footballer Lemmen’s has been guided throughout his career by club leaders Jarrod Harbrow and Steven May.

“Since my first day at the club Harbs [Harbrow] and Maysie [May] have always been there for me,” he said. 

“Their support and willingness to look after the young indigenous boys is amazing.”