FOOTBALLS used during multicultural round will carry the brand name Sherrin, either in Hindi, Mandarin or Arabic.

The rebranding of the official AFL match balls is one of several initiatives for the round, with the 50m lines on grounds to be marked to reflect a language theme at each venue.

All matches will be broadcast in the corresponding language on AFL.com.au and the official AFL App.

Greek: Adelaide v Richmond (Adelaide Oval)
Hindi: Collingwood v Carlton (MCG) and St Kilda v Fremantle (Etihad Stadium)
Mandarin: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide (Etihad Stadium) and Melbourne v North Melbourne (MCG)
Vietnamese: Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast (Gabba)
Italian: West Coast v Hawthorn (Domain Stadium)
Spanish: Geelong v Sydney Swans (Simonds Stadium)
Arabic: GWS v Essendon (Spotless Stadium)

As previously reported, the word ‘umpire’ will be translated into seven languages and printed on the backs of shirts worn during games.

Multicultural round will be played from August 7-9.