Tyrell Dewar Set to Shine in Sir Doug Nicholls Round as Rising AFL Star

Tyrell Dewar‘s journey to shine in the upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round as a promising AFL player traces back to his time at Wesley College in Perth, where he was part of the Moorditj Mob program celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Dewar’s passion for cultural dance blossomed during his school years, highlighting the importance of staying connected to his roots and expressing himself through traditional practices.

His association with the Eagles and the program at Wesley College inspired him to aim higher, leading to his upcoming participation in Sir Doug Nicholls Round as an AFL player.

Now, a pivotal figure at the Eagles, Dewar’s dedication to his culture through dance mirrors a significant aspect of his identity.

Former Hawthorn player and Eagles’ Indigenous player development manager, Chance Bateman, emphasizes the significance of cultural connection for young First Nations players like Dewar and Coen Livingstone.

As Dewar embraces his Indigenous heritage and takes the field for the Eagles in Sir Doug Nicholls Round, he reflects on his journey from Kalgoorlie to the AFL stage.