Former winger Stephen Hill has revealed his favourite Dockers’ moment has helped inspire the club’s newest Indigenous jumper.

Hill has collaborated with his cousin and local artist Mariah Yarran to chart out Hill’s family history and his journey into football as the base for the new design.

“It’s a story about my Nan and Pop and their journey, and also represented on here is our family and extended family,” Hill said.

“I’m honoured to be able to put the design on the jumper that has been a big part of my life.

“There was a bit of pressure to make sure it came up well, having seen past designs, but it’s come up well.

“It was a great moment to be able to tell [Mariah] cause they’ve all been massive supporters of the club.”

Yarran said she took plenty of inspiration from Hill’s first jumper, which he wore on debut in 2009’s Purple Haze game.

“My favourite part of the jumper would probably be the anchor,” Yarran said.

“It’s the shirt that Stephen debuted in, so purple with the white anchor, and that’s where it also includes the symbols for Nan (Violet, nee Jones) and Pop (Derek)… and links that Nan and Pop were the anchors of the family.

“As soon as Stephen joined Fremantle, Nan and Pop were just their number one fans, every single time Freo was on, they’d say, ‘Get out, you kids, go away. We’re watching Stephen on TV.’”

Hill said he has fond memories of the game, which he said is still his No.1 moment from his career.

“A debut game is something you always remember, especially running out in front of the Freo home crowd as well. That was a very special moment,” he said.

Yarran revealed the stories of Nan and Pop sit on either side of the anchor, while below are symbols for their family and children, and kangaroo tracks on the back.

“On Nan’s side, there are symbols for food and gathering. Pop was the hunter, so he has the hunting on his side,” Yarran said.

“There’s a small symbol for family, and symbols for kangaroo tracks, because kangaroos symbolise moving forward and not looking back, along with more symbols for family, travelling and happiness,” she said.

The top of the jumper also has the native hibiscus flower as a symbol of the stolen generation, which has been a constant part of Feo’s Indigenous designs.

Hill said he couldn’t wait to see the players run out in the jumper.

“There’s always been a big number of indigenous players at the club and it feels like family and it’s always special to get to the AFL and see my brother get there, and Bobby is amazing,” he said.

“I just hope everyone can celebrate how special our culture is and the talent that is displayed with the players and enjoy the special occasion.”