Souths design showcasing 'kinship, family, and Country' to continue in its work

Jarred Cross Published August 27, 2025 at 6.00pm (AWST)

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Uncle Joe Walker and his design featured on the Rabbitohs' jumper during Indigenous Round, and an MG HS loaned the club's charity arm Souths Cares. (Image: Supplied)

Lifelong Bunnies fan Uncle Joe Walker's design worn by the club during Indigenous Round will continue its presence in the community away from games and stadiums.

With his daughter Destinee Walker, Uncle Joe created art representing cleansing, renewal and strength passed through generations with fire, healing and unity in smoke, and the totems of each of Souths' 11 First Nations players in the full time squad within the iconic cardinal red and myrtle green strip.

Souths wore the design across rounds 23 and 24 - the second being the inaugural Gadhu Gathering at Allianz Stadium, where the work was seen wrapped on an MG HS.

The same car is now on loan with Souths Cares, the club's charity arm who deliver education, employment, training and health programs.

"I've been a devoted South Sydney Rabbitohs fan my whole life - my bond with the Club runs through generations of shared pride and passion," Uncle Joe said.

"That deep-rooted connection inspired me to create something meaningful, something that reflects kinship, family, and Country.

"Having my daughter by my side gave this jersey a deeper, shared significance. To be able to channel that hope, creativity, and intergenerational connection into this artwork means the world to me."

*South Sydney's (left to right) Cody Walker, Alex Johnston and Latrell Mitchell wearing Uncle Joe and Destinee Walker's design, also featured on the car. (Image: supplied)*

MG Motor Group Australia chief executive Peter Ciao said the company are "honoured" to feature the artwork on the car.

"Uncle Joe and Destinee's design is a powerful celebration of Indigenous culture and community," he said.

"Like the Rabbitohs, MG proudly recognises and respects the rich contributions Indigenous Australians continue to make to our country."

At the Gadhu Gathering, the Rabbitohs lodged a four-point over Parramatta to help resurrect the final weeks of their season.

More than 150 participants from Souths Cares community programs Deadly Youth, Deadly Boys 2 Deadly Men, Play Her Way, Nanga Mai Marri and the Liverpool Opportunity Hub were there to see it.

"Seeing our Souths Cares kids do a lap of honour before kick-off and holding the flag while the Welcome was happening, it truly was something special," Nanga Mai Marri mentor Brittney Simpson said.

"You could see how proud they were to represent their culture, Souths Cares and the Rabbitohs.

"After that, just watching them soak up the game and enjoy the atmosphere was deadly. It's a day they'll always remember. It shows them they belong, they're seen, and they carry a legacy worth celebrating."