Brisbane Broncos Unveil Indigenous Round Jersey Designed by Student Artist

The Brisbane Broncos have officially unveiled their 2026 Indigenous Round jersey, a historic moment for the club during NAIDOC Week.

In a first for the organisation, the design was created by Ladda Kaewhanam, a 17-year-old student and participant in the club’s “Beyond the Broncos” Indigenous mentoring program.

A proud Whadjuk Noongar and Wangkathaa young woman, Ladda’s artwork was refined in collaboration with Quandamooka artist Casey Coolwell-Fisher to produce the final kit.

Titled “One Journey to The Other,” the design serves as a powerful narrative of connection between people, generations, and cultures across the Australian landscape.

The artwork draws inspiration from Ladda’s personal experiences, emphasising the fundamental importance of family, identity, and the transformative power of education.

The jersey will be worn by both the Broncos’ NRL and NRLW teams during their upcoming Indigenous Round fixtures, including high-stakes NRL clashes against the Dolphins on 8 August and the Warriors on 15 August at Suncorp Stadium.

Lauding the initiative, Brisbane Broncos CEO, Dave Donaghy, highlighted the club’s deep-rooted commitment to supporting Indigenous communities through the “Beyond the Broncos” program, which has assisted over 7,000 students across Queensland and northern New South Wales since 2015.

“We’re incredibly proud to launch this year’s Indigenous Round jersey during such an important week.”

“NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and for us, a longstanding connection to Indigenous players and communities.

“To have Ladda become the first Beyond the Broncos student to design our Indigenous Round jersey is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her talent and creativity but also the opportunities the Beyond the Broncos program helps create,” Donaghy stated.

For Ladda Kaewhanam, the opportunity represents a significant milestone in her creative journey.

“Designing this jersey has been an incredible honour, and being part of the Broncos family is so special.”

“My artwork is about the journeys we take throughout our lives, the people who guide us, and the connections we have to our families, our communities and our culture.

“I hope everyone who wears the jersey feels proud of the story it tells,” Ladda said.

The launch campaign features the new design alongside Broncos stars including Ezra Mam, Kotoni Staggs, Gehamat Shibasaki, Romy Teitzel, and Georgia Barlett, further solidifying the jersey’s significance as a symbol of both sporting excellence and cultural pride.