The Official AFL Football bears the name of its founder/inventor, T.W. Sherrin.

The 1st footy was produced in 1880 from a factory in Collingwood. In a changing world, this is one Aussie made product that is not just a ball but a piece of history.

All footy players originally used rugby balls from England until Sherrin's founder was asked to fix a misshaped rugby ball in 1880. He came up with the design for the first Sherrin.

Since then Sherrin is the elite piece of leather that graces the great game of Aussie rules.

The manufacture today upholds unswerving values:

• high quality craftsmanship
• commitment to excellence in all areas
• support of grass roots
• highest levels of service
• passion for the game

• Top Grade Cow Hide leather
• Comes in Red or Yellow

The Sherrin, is also known as The Pill, The Nut, The Tooty, The T.W, The Cherry, The Agat, The Pigskin (actually made from cow hide), The Tommy, The Air Conveyance, The Ball... has any object ever had more nicknames?

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