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Munnagai Wagabaliri
Yass Minor Rugby League acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands.​
Our players wear the Munnagai Wagabaliri symbol on their jerseys with pride.
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Munnagai Wagabaliri translates in English to ‘Come lets play’
Maliyan – The wedge tail eagle, is our Ngunnawal peoples’ totem since the beginning of dreamtime
“The Yass magpies players will aspire the spiritual traits of the Maliyan in being and effective messenger with teammates and coaches both on and off the field”
Munnagai Wagabaliri translates in English to “come let’s play”, this is a friendly invitation to other competitors/teams. These words are important as it’s the core focus of the game for everyone.
The Maliyan (wedged-tail eagle) is in the centre of the design as it is our and our Ngunnawal peoples’ totem since the beginning of dreamtime. Totems define peoples’ roles, responsibilities and relationships with each other and the creation. Totems are also considered to be the decedents of dreamtime heroes. The Maliyan acts as a messenger between us and our ancestors, this connects us to the dreamtime, which was then, and which is now. We hope the Yass Magpie players aspire the spiritual traits of the Maliyan. In being an effective messenger with teammates and coaches, both on and off the field. Overall, the Yass Magpies will aspire to sore like the Maliyan spiritually in connecting with one another.
The circle around the Maliyan is known as a yarning circle. This emphasises the traits of the Maliyan, in creating a safe and open space for everyone to have a yarn. A yarning circle is simplistic, yet harmonious, creative and collaborative in engaging responsible, respectful and honest interactions between players.
The curvy zig-zag like lines are indictors of Yharr (running water). Yass in Ngunnawal is Yharr, as our people made a clear distinction of the town’s prominent feature. Yharr is life, is a concept not just Ngunnawal people follow, but all Aboriginal people. This is significantly important within Munnagai Wagabaliri design as it illustrates our reverence with water.
The Dyuinbula (spears) are used for hunting and gathering. The Munnagai Wagabaliri design isn’t to portray any negative energy. But to illustrate the Yass Magpies hunger to win and fulfil all senses of victory.
The Waranganbula (boomerangs) always return back to the hunter. We incorporated the Waranganbula in the design to foreshadow a key message to the players. That no matter the losses or up, and down journey experienced the Yass Magpies will always make a comeback, just like the Waranganbula.
“Munnagai Wagabaliri”
(Come let’s play)