This year's AFLW Indigenous Round honouree is Bronwyn Davey, a proud Kokatha woman, Davey was born and raised in Darwin on Larrakia Country and has played a pivotal role in the development and growth of women's football. Growing up in a fiercely competitive footy household, she lacked the pathways her brothers enjoyed, yet carved her own legacy through a 2013 AFLW exhibition match, extensive mentoring work with Indigenous academies, and a history‑making SANFLW appearance alongside her daughter. As the 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round honouree, Davey’s impact reaches far beyond the field, championing opportunities for young Indigenous girls and helping build the pathways she never had.

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'Believe you can': Davey honoured in AFLW Indigenous Round

The 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round honouree, Bronwyn Davey, discusses playing in the original AFLW exhibition game, coaching, and working to better education outcomes for Indigenous girls and young women across the country