Strengthened by First Nations
Moments. Connections. Stories.
This year’s celebration will take place over two rounds:
Round 3 (29 - 30 Aug) and Round 4 (5 - 6 Sept).
From 2026, Sir Doug Nicholls Round and AFLW Indigenous Round will be underpinned by an enduring theme that consistently carries across years: ‘Strengthened by First Nations. Moments. Connections. Stories.’
The theme provides an opportunity for the AFL, clubs and players to showcase defining moments, people, and stories that celebrate the sporting legacy of First Nations people within the game and beyond.
It communicates that the game is stronger when First Nations players are at the heart of it. First Nations excellence is more than football ability, it reflects resilience, culture, community and belonging. When First Nations players thrive, the game is stronger, more exciting and more meaningful for everyone.
AFLW Indigenous Round Playlist
Each year the AFL curates a Spotify playlist celebrating Indigenous Round, highlighting some incredible Indigenous musical acts. You might also hear some of these songs played before a match during the round.
Click to access this year's playlist!Indigenous AFLW
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The special moment that still brings Lions star to tears
She's had no shortage of highlights, but there's one special low-key moment that stands out for Courtney Hodder
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The mother-daughter duo running Indigenous programs at two clubs
Lucy and Katrina Amon - as well as AFL player Karl - are a driving force across the AFL and AFLW
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'The talent's there': Indigenous star's joyous time in remote community
An off-season trip to Wadeye in the Northern Territory reminded North Melbourne's Mia King what footy is all about
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The big role AFLW star played during Indigenous All-Stars camp
From stirring up Brad Hill and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to being a part of the coaching panel, Dakota Davidson had an eventful experience at the Indigenous All-Stars camp
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Suspended Bombers co-captain to sit in coaches' box
Sidelined due to suspension, Bonnie Toogood is set to assist Essendon's coaches
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Community, country, connection: Every club's Indigenous Round guernsey
Each of the 18 AFLW side's Indigenous Round guernseys tell a different story
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What it means to play footy in Darwin
On Friday night, AFLW footy returns to the Top End. Bonnie Toogood shares her memories of the last Dreamtime in Darwin
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The AFLW player-led program turning Indigenous dreams into reality
While working as a doctor in Alice Springs, Sydney's Lulu Pullar gathered a group of her AFLW mates to the Red Centre to put on a week-long football academy
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AFLW Pocket Profile: Kalinda Howarth
From the sweet story behind her middle name to her favourite post-training dinner, there's plenty you may not know about Collingwood's Kalinda Howarth
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'We connect with each other more': Indigenous jumper brings WA players together
Alicia Blizard helped create Western Australia's underage state guernsey
