The last primarily orange jersey the Tigers wore did not sell very well and was the reason it was dropped (primarily black and white designs make more money for the Tigers, so it makes financial sense to go with what makes the most money).
Yes all their designs of that group of photos are terrible designs, but the one you've suggested isnt bad, just has the meriton sponsor covering the V, im pretty sure that would sell if they fixed a few alignment issues there, aswell as introduce the current chevrons they have on it instead, looks like a ESL jersey, they made one for the indigenous round last year, but ruined it by completely covering the rear and lower front in black, again to lessen the orange.
Its like the whole superhero thing, in costume designs now, less on the completely black leather suits, more fans want the yellow spandex, that iconic classic look favored over the trendy gothic fashion