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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.

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

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Australian Football League

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

Cricket

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Big Bash League

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State teams

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Gridiron

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Rugby League

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National Rugby League

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Rugby Union

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Super Rugby

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National Rugby Championship

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Soccer

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A League

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Baseball

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Australian Baseball League

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Basketball

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National Basketball League

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Current Mascots

Former Mascots

Women's National Basketball League

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Other

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Commonwealth Games

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Geoff McClure (12 December 2003). "Meet Jock, Moz, Bruiser". The Age.
  2. ^ a b Bodey, Michael (1 October 2011). "Cheers, big ears". The Australian.
  3. ^ Gold Coast Suns profile[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "AFL club GWS' mascot G-Man draws comparisons with villainous Syndrome from Pixar's The Incredibles". The Daily Telegraph. 23 May 2012.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "George, the Glory Gorilla returns…". perthglory.com.au. 4 October 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Nixie Road Trip To Auckland!". wellingtonphoenix.com. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.