News edition for 6 September 2026. Added to Nungya on 22 October 2026 as part of our retrospective news archive. Reporting reflects information available by the edition date.

Playing in a landmark match can become one chapter in a much longer contribution to football. Bronwyn Davey’s story continues through the women and girls she coaches and mentors.

The AFL named the Kokatha woman as its 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round honouree. Its launch announcement recognises both her playing role and her ongoing work creating opportunities for First Nations women and girls.

Davey represented Melbourne in the women’s exhibition match at the MCG in 2013, an important early stage in the path towards the AFLW competition. Since retiring from playing, she has continued through coaching, mentoring and community leadership, including work with the Adelaide Crows Indigenous Female Academy and the STARS Foundation.

This year’s Indigenous Round spans rounds three and four, with the second weekend taking place on 5 and 6 September. The celebration provides a national setting for recognising contributions that extend well beyond a player’s statistics.

Davey’s recognition is particularly useful for young people imagining their own place in sport. A football life can include competing, teaching, guiding and creating a pathway for others.

The official launch also explains the wider round and its focus on First Nations contributions to the game.

Read about Davey’s recognition and the 2026 Indigenous Round.