BRONWYN Davey's journey in the football world will be celebrated across the next two weeks, named as the 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round honouree. 

Davey has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to football and her impact on First Nations women and girls.

A proud Kokatha woman, she is a trailblazer for women's football and First Nations representation in the game.

Davey represented Melbourne in the landmark women's exhibition match at the MCG in 2013, pulling on the red and blue and adding to the club’s AFLW history.

Since retiring from playing, Davey has continued to shape the next generation through coaching, mentoring and community leadership via her work with the Adelaide Crows Indigenous Female Academy and the STARS Foundation.

The league welcomed Davey to Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval on Wednesday morning to launch this year’s Indigenous Round, where current AFLW athletes were also joined by premiership players from the Fitzroy Stars. 

Eliza McNamara, who was present at the launch, praised the lasting impact Davey has had both at the club and on the league as a whole. 

“It’s been really special getting to hear from Bronwyn and her reflections on that first exhibition match that she was a part of,” McNamara said.

“Since that game in 2013, she's been able to stay connected to her community and the AFLW, and although she wasn’t able to play at the elite level, she’s now in a position where she can reflect on her lasting impact on the whole league. 

“It’s a special thing that comes out of Indigenous Round, being able to give people like Bronwyn the recognition that they deserve.”

The Dees will host the Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields on Sunday in the first weekend of Indigenous Round.