The AFL’s chosen official game ball. Sherrin is a locally-made Australian icon. A huge range of footballs & merchandise available – browse our online

Sherrin is a brand of football used in Australian rules football and is the official ball of the Australian Football League, designed to its official specifications. It was the first ball designed specifically for the sport.

Sherrin was founded in 1880 by Thomas William Sherrin (the T.W Sherrin that is still present on the ball today). Sherrin continues 139 years on to make footballs by hand in much the same manner from a factory in Scoresby, Victoria.

Sherrin is the official game ball of the AFL. Choose from one of the many game balls we have available for your true taste of Aussie Rules.

Edward George Sherrin CBE (18 February 1931 – 1 October 2007) was an English broadcaster, author and stage director. He qualified as a barrister and then worked in independent television before joining the BBC .

Sherrin has facilitated our great game for Australians all over the country. Young and old, big and small, casual and elite. Sherrin plays a role within the fabric of society, from remote communities and country towns, to the home of footy – the iconic MCG.

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There are 23 steps in the production process to develop the perfect Sherrin. The leather balls used for all AFL matches are still handcrafted. Over the years, the production of leather balls has only had subtle changes.

The Sherrin business was sold in 1972 to Spalding Australia, and in 2003 Spalding was acquired by Russell Corporation. Despite the business changing hands, Sherrin continues over 140 years on to make footballs by hand in much the same manner from a factory in Keysborough, Victoria.

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