Clubs wearing special guernseys for Gather Round: Gold Coast Suns go pink in AFL first
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Special guernseys unveiled
As the AFL heads back to Adelaide, Wide World of Sports looks at the eye-catching special guernseys that seven clubs will sport at this weekend's Gather Round.
Gold Coast Suns: On game day we wear pink
The Gold Coast Suns have gone pink for Gather Round.
In an AFL first, the team will wear a predominantly pink guernsey when they take to the field in the Barossa Valley on Saturday.
The design replicates that of the club's home guernsey, with pink replacing the club's traditional red and charcoal substituting yellow for the colouring for the new waveform logo.
The bold colour choice reveres the pink skies of a Gold Coast sunrise
"In Gather Round, we're wearing pink," the club wrote in a social media post.
"An AFL first; our pink design pays tribute to the pink of the Gold Coast sunrise, and reflects our evolution as a club — modern, agile and unshackled from long-standing tradition."
The match against the Kangaroos will mark the first time an AFL club has worn a predominately pink match jersey while doubling as the inaugural match at Barossa Park.
Gold Coast Suns
Announced last month, the look has drawn plenty of attention online.
With a pink warm-up kit and matching casual wear collection, the Suns will bring a sea of pink to Adelaide during the marquee round.
Adelaide Crows: Dark mode
Adelaide has unveiled a special guernsey for its Gather Round opener against Geelong, with the club's new swooping crow logo splashed across the front.
The new, retro-inspired logo, which was introduced last year, pays tribute to the club's formative years in the 1990s.
Adelaide Crows
The home team has swapped its traditional red, gold and navy blue stripes for an all-navy background for Gather Round.
Hawthorn Hawks: Homage to heritage
To celebrate their centenary year, the Hawks will don a gold version of their special edition heritage guernsey for Sunday night's game against Port.
Hawthorn Hawks
The iconic HFC monogram is featured front and centre of Hawthorn's guernsey.
The design honours the club's rich heritage in the VFL/AFL.
Melbourne Demons: Flamehead is back
The Demons are bringing back the Flamehead guernsey for Gather Round.
Emblazoned on the front in red and navy blue, the retro logo from the 1990s will have pride of place as the Dees take on the Bombers on Saturday night.
Melbourne Demons
While heritage and retro-style guernseys are popular at Gather Round, the Demons' nostalgic kit is the only one to feature the old AFL logo from the '90s.
Sydney Swans: Clean boy aesthetic
Collaborating with the club's official apparel and footwear partner, Nike, the Sydney Swans have unveiled a unique guernsey and streetwear collection for Gather Round.
