HORSHAM will sport a new indigenous guernsey for the first time on Saturday as it plays host to the flagship match of the Indigenous Recognition Round against Dimboola.
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The match will mark the fifth year the round has been a part of the Wimmera Football League fixture.
The maiden match was contested by Dimboola and Horsham RSL Diggers in 2010, before the league made the round official in 2011.
When the Diggers left the Wimmera league at the end of 2013, Horsham filled the void.
Both sides will play for the Goodes Brothers Cup, which is named after Wimmera AFL exports Adam and Brett Goodes.
Horsham's standout player will receive the Damien Skurrie medal, while Dimboola's best will be presented with the Lester Marks-Harradine medal.
Indigenous Recognition Round co-ordinator and former Horsham premiership player Damien Skurrie said it was important the league recognised the region's indigenous roots.
"All matches in the league will play a part in this round by flying the Aboriginal flag,” he said.
"We hope it can discourage racism in sport and the wider community.
"We hope they can be respected for the unique and special talents they bring to our native game."
Horsham Football Netball Club officials will join representatives of the Wotjobaluk community to conduct a ceremony before the first bounce.
"This will consist of the clubs and the league recognising the Wotjobaluk Traditional Custodians of the land," Mr Skurrie said.
Dimboola's Nigel Sibson joined Horsham's Joel Geue and Skurrie in unveiling the special guerneys on Wednesday.
Sibson said the Roos saw themselves as a welcoming club.
"We're very proud of our indigenous heritage," he said.
"We like to open our arms and welcome anyone from different areas.
"It's a privilege to get the opportunity to play in a game like this and to wear these special jumpers."