List of Australian sporting mascots

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Many sporting mascots used as mascots and characters by clubs and teams in Australia and New Zealand are similar to those used around the world. There are, however, quite a number that are unique to these two nations.

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The following is a list of notable mascots and characters created specifically for advertising purposes in Australia and New Zealand, listed alphabetically by the club or team they represent.

Australian Football

Australian Football League

In 2003, the Australian Football League standardised the club mascots into the Mascot Manor theme. [1] Some, however, have since been replaced. [2]

Australian Football League Women's

Some of the AFLW clubs, such as the Adelaide Crows, [17] use the same mascot as the men’s teams. Those with a separate mascot are listed below.

Cricket

Big Bash League

State teams

Gridiron

Rugby League

National Rugby League

Rugby Union

Super Rugby

National Rugby Championship

Soccer

A League Men

A League Women

Baseball

Australian Baseball League

Basketball

National Basketball League

Current Mascots

Former Mascots

Women's National Basketball League

Other

Commonwealth Games

See also

References

  1. ↑ Geoff McClure (12 December 2003). "Meet Jock, Moz, Bruiser". The Age.
  2. 1 2 Bodey, Michael (1 October 2011). "Cheers, big ears". The Australian. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.
  3. ↑ Morgan, Kym (6 September 2012). "Cheers, big ears". news.com.au. Archived from the original on 4 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Lions First AFLW Mascot Name Revealed". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "AFL Mascot Manor". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "A message from Navy Nina". Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Corbett, Isabella (18 July 2023). "Which Footy Mascots Are The Most Rootable? An Investigation". Pedestrian. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Is your AFL mascot costing you premiership cups?". Archived from the original on 5 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  9. ↑ Gold Coast Suns profile [ permanent dead link ]
  10. ↑ "AFL club GWS' mascot G-Man draws comparisons with villainous Syndrome from Pixar's The Incredibles". The Daily Telegraph. 23 May 2012.
  11. ↑ "Demon mascots - Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football Club". www.melbournefc.com.au. Archived from the original on 27 December 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  12. ↑ "'Flash' mascot to be unveiled". Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Tiger 'Stripes' Dyer". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Mascot heaven after the last siren". The Age. 8 November 2003. Archived from the original on 5 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  15. ↑ Dinjaski, Melanie (22 March 2011). Roar https://web.archive.org/web/20241207122145/https://www.theroar.com.au/2011/03/23/sporting-mascots-%E2%80%93-the-worst-of-the-worst/. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.{{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. 1 2 "Our Mascots". Archived from the original on 27 November 2024.
  17. ↑ "AFLW: Game Day Guide Round Nine". Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  18. ↑ "Open Training (April School Hols)". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  19. ↑ "Carlton Mascots". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  20. ↑ "Snap and sign Saturday at the NEC Hangar". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  21. ↑ "Fremantle Unveils New Mascot and No 1 Junior Ticket Holder". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  22. ↑ "Cats' Mascot Exhibition Open to the Public". Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  23. ↑ "Little Legends: Mascots". Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  24. ↑ "Meet our new friend Gigi!". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  25. ↑ "2025 Family Day". Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  26. ↑ "Daisy the new female mascot". Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  27. ↑ "Meet Ruby". Archived from the original on 27 December 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  28. ↑ "Meet Sash". Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  29. ↑ "Join us for Christmas Open Training at RSEA Park!". Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  30. ↑ "School fun with eagles mascots Rick & Rosie". Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Murray, Oliver (20 May 2011). "We look at the best and worst A-League mascots as Western Sydney Wanderers look set to introduce a mascot as well". Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  32. ↑ Redhead, Breanna (20 May 2011). "Why Marvin is the greatest club mascot". Archived from the original on 20 August 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  33. ↑ "Macarthur FC unveils its newest recruit, ARTHUR THE BULL". Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  34. ↑ "Melbourne City sailor mascot hides bull mascot's eyes from roast beef stall". Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  35. ↑ "George, the Glory Gorilla returns…". perthglory.com.au. 4 October 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  36. ↑ "Mascots Back For Super Saturday". Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  37. ↑ "Nixie Road Trip To Auckland!". wellingtonphoenix.com. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  38. ↑ "Sunny & Wesley's Colouring-In Sheets". Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  39. ↑ Groube, Sarah (11 December 2013). "Canberra United wilt under Roar heat". Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  40. ↑ "Mascots Back For Super Saturday". Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
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