Hilarious & Timely Birthday Gift Ideas for Your AFL-Mad Dad

Looking for the perfect birthday gift for your football-mad dad? Forget socks, ties, or boring vouchers — if your dad lives and breathes AFL, the best present you can give him is something that celebrates his love of footy.

Our AFL club t-shirts are designed for die-hard supporters, cheeky rivalries, and dads who want to show off their team colours in style. Here’s why these tees make the ultimate gift and some of the best picks for every major club.

Best Birthday Gift for a Collingwood Dad

A Collingwood Magpies t-shirt is the perfect gift for dads who never miss a game at the ‘G. With black-and-white swagger and a design that screams premiership pride, it’s ideal for the dad who loves reminding everyone they follow the “biggest club in the land.”   

Funny AFL T-Shirts for Carlton Fans

If your dad is a Carlton Blues tragic, a birthday tee is a gift he’ll wear with pride — especially now the Blues are climbing the ladder again. Perfect for the dad who still reckons “this is our year” every season. 

Birthday Present Ideas for Essendon Dads

Got a Bombers dad? He probably hasn’t stopped talking about the Hird and Lloyd glory days. A unique Essendon t-shirt is the ideal way to keep him buzzing about the Bombers, whether they’re flying high or rebuilding (again).

Richmond Tigers Birthday Gifts

For the dad who randomly yells “YELLOW AND BLACK!” around the house, a Richmond Tigers tee is a no-brainer birthday gift. It keeps the dynasty alive and lets him relive those glory years — perfect for birthdays, BBQs, and reminding Geelong-supporting mates of that dynasty.

Geelong Cats Birthday T-Shirts

Remember when the Cats were written off as “too old, too slow”? Well, 2022 proved they were actually too good. If your dad loved every second of that redemption run, a Geelong Cats birthday t-shirt is the perfect present. It lets him relive the sweetest premiership win in recent memory and show the doubters what experience and class really look like. Ideal for birthdays, BBQ bragging, and reminding everyone that the Cats always land on their feet.

Brisbane Lions Birthday Gift Ideas

Back-to-back premiers in 2024 and 2025, the Lions are roaring louder than ever. A Brisbane Lions birthday t-shirt is the perfect gift for Dad to show off his pride, whether he’s at the pub, the BBQ, or singing the team song for the hundredth time.

Sydney Swans Birthday Shirts

Stylish, loyal, and still buzzing from the Buddy era, Swans dads deserve a t-shirt that celebrates their red-and-white pride. It’s the perfect birthday gift for the father who’s equal parts footy fan and fashion-conscious.

Melbourne Demons Funny Birthday Gift

If your dad shed a tear in 2021 when the Dees broke the drought, he’ll love a Melbourne birthday tee. It’s the perfect reminder that patience pays off — and makes a great talking point at the family BBQ.

Bulldogs Dad Birthday Tees

Every Western Bulldogs dad still gets misty-eyed about the 2016 Grand Final. A Dogs birthday t-shirt is a funny, heartfelt way to remind him of that underdog victory — and to give him something fresh to wear when he’s yelling at the telly about free kicks.

Why These T-Shirts Are the Perfect Dad Gift

• Funny, timely, and football-themed — the trifecta of a great Aussie dad gift.

• Every time he wears it, he’ll think of you (aka his favourite child).

• Great for pub banter, backyard BBQs, or casual Fridays.

• A unique way to say happy birthday that won’t be shoved in the sock drawer.

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Wrap-Up: Score the Perfect Birthday Present for Dad

When it comes to birthday gift ideas for football-mad dads, nothing beats a hilarious AFL t-shirt. Whether he’s a Collingwood diehard, a Richmond Tiger, or a proud Geelong Cat, there’s a tee that will make him laugh and wear his colours with pride.