17/11/2025
This week we revealed the Perth Scorchers BBL/WBBL design. I am extreamly honoured to have created this design for Western Australian Cricket.
I am very proud to have the unveiling accompanied by family including Uncle Barry Winmar by my side for a healing ceremony. This design hits hard this week as an uncle that gave me inspiration for the design passed away. . Thinking of you uncle.
A massive thankyou to all the team at WA Cricket, the WACA, Perth Scorchers players and staff with a special mention to Taylor, Kade, Sophie and Rory.
Artwork title
Dandjoo Derbarl Bilya
Artwork biography
This design is created from a collaboration with players and staff from Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket. The design is titled Dandjoo Derbarl Bilya meaning, “Coming together along the Swan River”. During the collaboration, several key staff and players including Mahli Beardman, Mikayla Hinkley and Aaron Hardie provided the artist with key elements they would like to have featured in the design. Joshua James has then brought the design to life with his craftsmanship by creating this original traditional design with a contemporary aspect.
The colours utilised in the design are directly akin to the Scorchers and recognised broadly in WA. The first aspect you will notice will be the Swan River (Derbarl Bilya) which runs through the entire design. Located on the west of the Derbarl Bilya is the WACA Ground and to the east of the Derbarl Bilya is the Optus Stadium known to the Scorchers family and supporters as the “Furnace”. Traditionally the WACA Ground is the home of WA Cricket since 1893 and is the heart and soul of cricket in Western Australia. Located between both venues is the Matagarup Bridge which patrons use to access the Perth CBD, WACA Ground and Optus Stadium. This forms a connection between the history of the WACA Ground and the significance of Optus Stadium.
Located on the outside of each venue are a variety of symbols which represent people gathering. Located inside each venue is a symbol that represents a strong campsite. This is included in the design as a result of inspiration from the yarning circle, the campsite represents "lighting the flame " and provides a sense of unity and dedication to achieve success. The symbols within the Derbarl Bilya represent songlines and the multiple generations of players and supporters that have been involved with WA Cricket. To the bottom right of the design is a yarning circle with four people gathering, this represents the values that the players raised during the design yarning sessions which include bravery, family, support & community. The background to the entire design has a focus on community, each circle represents an Aboriginal community located throughout Western Australia. The different colours represent each level of cricket from junior, community, remote and high performance. This also reiterates the strength and pathways that WA Cricket offers all people that desire to play cricket.
