The launch of our AFL Summer 2025 collection sees the introduction of our anticipated ‘Established Hoodie’ – specially designed to celebrate when each team was inaugurated.
As the home of Heritage AFL gear, Mitchell & Ness are bringing to life collector worthy pieces so each dedicated fan can show pride in their team, all year, on or off the field.
Our ‘Established Hoodie’ collection features noteworthy teams including Carlton Blues, Essendon Bombers, Richmond Tigers, Hawthorn Hawks, Port Adelaide Power, West Coast Eagles, Adelaide Crows, Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies.
Each piece is crafted from heavyweight fleece with a soft enzyme wash and features bold flocked text, embroidered details, and a twill mascot patch showcasing each team. The relaxed, vintage fit and solid black dye give it an old-school edge, making it the perfect go-to hoodie.
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Carlton Blues
Founded in 1864, Carlton Football Club stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting institutions. With a rich history that predates global giants like Manchester United and the New York Yankees, Carlton’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Australian Rules Football. Boasting 16 Grand Final victories, Carlton remains one of the most successful teams in AFL history.
In the club's first three decades, hundreds of passionate young athletes proudly wore the distinctive blue lace-up guernsey with a chamois yoke. Their efforts brought honour and recognition to the club.
In May 1897, Carlton made its debut in the newly formed Victorian Football League. Led by captain Jimmy Aitken, the Blues took to the field at Brunswick Street Oval, marking the beginning of a new era in Australian football. Since then, over 1,200 players have worn the iconic Navy Blue guernsey, upholding the club’s proud tradition and commitment to success.
Today, more than 160 years since its inception, the Carlton Football Club remains a united, inclusive, and values-driven organisation. The club continues to strive for on-field success while fostering a sense of passion, pride, and belonging among its members, supporters, and stakeholders.
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Adelaide Crows
Founded in 1990, the Adelaide Football Club, also known as the Crows, is a professional Australian rules football team with its headquarters located in Adelaide, South Australia. The Crows have participated in the Australian Football League (AFL) with a men's team since 1991 and the AFL Women's (AFLW) with a women's squad since 2017.The club's offices and training facilities are situated on the site of Football Park, the team's original home field, in the West Lakes suburb of Adelaide. The Adelaide Oval, a 53,500-seat stadium on the north bank of the River Torrens in North Adelaide, has hosted Adelaide home games since 2014.
In 1990, the Crows were established as South Australia's de facto state team in the AFL. The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) was their initial owner, however in 2014 they were granted administrative autonomy. In 1991, they participated in their inaugural season and placed ninth, which was the highest placement of any AFL expansion team in their first year. In their 33-year history, the men's team has made 15 finals series appearances and won the Grand Finals in 1997 and 1998. With victories in 2017, 2019, and 2022, Adelaide is the most successful team in the AFL Women's league and one of only two teams to have won three premierships. It also fields a reserves team in the SANFL, along with the other South Australian football team in the Port Adelaide Football Club.
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Sydney Swans
The South Melbourne Football Club was founded on March 21, 1873, when a meeting was convened at the Clarendon Hotel in South Melbourne to create a juvenile football team.[4] The team started playing at Lakeside Oval in Albert Park, its home field, in 1874. It began playing as South Melbourne in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) tournament in 1878 and became a founding member of the newly formed Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897. First called the "Bloods" because of the red color of the players' guernseys, the Swan insignia was chosen in 1933 after a journalist at the time called them that after a significant influx of players from Western Australia.
The club moved interstate permanently from Victoria to New South Wales in 1982, making it the first professional Australian football team to do so. It was awarded the current moniker in 1983 after playing in Sydney under the name "The Swans" originally.
Prior to going through the longest championship drought in the history of the league, which lasted 72 years, the Swans had five VFL/AFL premierships, including those in 1909, 1918, and 1933. The 2005 premiership, which was followed by another win in 2012, put an end to this premiership drought.
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Collingwood Magpies
From one of Melbourne's most impoverished neighbourhoods, Collingwood Football Club rose to become one of the most recognisable football clubs in Australia. The club was considered as a source of pride for the poor community when it was formed the late 1892 following a passionate grassroots movement through the late 1880’s.
After years of community effort, Collingwood joined the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1891 and played its first game in 1892, donning the now-famous black and white stripes. They played at Victoria Park which became the clubs home for over a century.
The Magpies joined the newly established Victorian Football League (now the AFL) after winning a Premiership in their sixth season. The illustrious "Machine" squad achieved four straight Premierships by the late 1920s, setting an unbeatable record.
Through difficult times, including world wars and economic downturns, Collingwood's close bond with its supporters only grew stronger. The club fostered a sense of community, and the top programs of today are a reflection of that ongoing connection.
The Magpies have produced some of the best players in the game, won 16 VFL/AFL Premierships, and participated in a record 45 Grand Finals. In 2017, the club grew even more and joined the AFLW as a founding member.
Another pivotal moment in Collingwood's illustrious history occurred in 2023 when the team won its most recent Premiership and set a new AFL membership record.
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