Alright, football fans, kit nerds, and lovers of all things Aussie sport. Get around this. Nike and Football Australia have just unleashed the 2025 Australian National Football Team Collection, and for the first time ever, it’s been designed by a First Nations artist.
Reko Rennie, a Kamilaroi artist and lifelong football fancier, is the mastermind behind this historic kit, and to say he’s nailed it would be an understatement. We’re talking about a fresh take on the classic green and gold, patterns inspired by traditional message sticks (aka the OG DMs), and a bold pink touch on the away kit that gives a cheeky nod to ochre in First Nations art. In short, it slaps.
A Full-Circle Moment for Reko Rennie
The Matildas are the first to rock the new kit in the SheBelieves Cup clash against Japan today, and the Socceroos will follow suit in March for the AFC Asian Qualifiers. That means every single Football Australia national team is repping this design, and honestly, it’s about time.
Reko himself is still wrapping his head around the moment: “If someone had told 12-year-old Reko, a diehard football fan, that one day I’d have this opportunity, I would have never believed them!”
Now, he gets to see some of the best footballers in the country don a kit with his art woven into it. That’s massive not just for him but for First Nations’ representation in sports, which has been a long time coming.
A Kit That Actually Means Something
More than just looking absolutely elite, this kit means something. It’s a statement of unity, of progress, and of acknowledging the First Nations culture that’s been part of this land for over 65,000 years.
Football Australia CEO James Johnson called it a “powerful symbol of Australia’s footballing identity,” blending history, storytelling, and cutting-edge sports tech. Because, yes, while it’s a cultural milestone, it’s also packed with Nike’s latest DRI-FIT ADV material, meaning players won’t just look good. They’ll actually be comfortable while running rings around the opposition.
And, for the first time, the Aboriginal Flag is proudly featured inside both the home and away kits. About bloody time, if you ask us.
Where to Cop One
If you’re already mentally throwing your money at the screen, good news: the home, away, and goalkeeper jerseys are up for grabs today. You can snag one from Nike, Football Australia’s online shop, or retail spots like rebel, Ultra Football, and SPT Football. Prices start at $100 for youth jerseys and go up to $180 for the match version, so whether you’re planning to casually flex or go full kit wanker, there’s an option for you.
And if you’re really committed, the anthem jacket is dropping in April alongside a whole lifestyle collection with fleeces, jackets, and vests.
So, there you have it. History made, culture celebrated, and a sweet new kit. What’d you reckon?
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