Young Artist’s Design Brings New Look and Meaning to Burdekin Junior Roosters Jerseys

Colten Lyne, Kashdyn Nash, Tahj Nash, Jax Lammon & Mason Pavone sporting the new jerseys. Photo supplied

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The Burdekin Roosters Junior Rugby League Club has unveiled its 2026 training shirts and carnival jerseys, featuring a unique design created by one of its youngest players, seven-year-old Tahj Nash.

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Each season the club looks to refresh its playing gear, but this year’s edition carries a deeper connection to its community through Tahj’s artwork. A proud local Indigenous junior with a passion for drawing, Tahj was invited to design a jersey that would represent the club both on and off the field.

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The finished design features a series of flowing lines and carefully structured patterns, all hand-drawn by Tahj. The lines are said to represent the mighty Burdekin River, while the surrounding shapes and sections symbolise the townships, families and broader community that make up the Roosters club.

Club officials say the jerseys go beyond a simple uniform, instead telling a story of connection, culture and belonging. The design reflects the values of junior rugby league in the Burdekin—bringing people together through sport while celebrating local identity.

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The Roosters have praised Tahj’s contribution, saying it is a proud moment for the club to showcase the creativity of one of its own juniors. His artwork will now be worn by Roosters teams throughout the 2026 season, forming a lasting part of the club’s identity for the year ahead.

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