Kuwarna AFLW side will carry AFL defender Wayne Milera's story onto the field this season, proudly wearing the Club's 2026 First Nations guernsey in upcoming matches against West Coast and Hawthorn.

Designed by Milera alongside Indigenous artist Steven Warrior, the guernsey is a deeply personal reflection of the 28-year-old’s journey, bringing together family, culture, and football through a powerful visual tale.

The design will feature in Kuwarna AFLW Round Three clash with the Eagles at Unley Oval this Saturday, August 29, and again in the Round 4 away match against Hawthorn. 

At the heart of the design are Milera's two mobs, Narungga and Gunditjmara, represented through symbols that trace his path across Country and throughout his football career. His father is Narungga from the Yorke Peninsula and his mother is Gunditjmara and Jardwadjali from western Victoria. 

White dots featured throughout the artwork symbolise Milera's Nanna and ancestors, whose guidance and protection continue to inspire him. 

Smaller circles represent the junior clubs that helped shape his football journey, Ingle Farm Football Club and Central District Football Club, while larger circles mark his progression to the AFL with Kuwarna. 

The guernsey also incorporates significant creation stories, featuring Buthera from Narungga Country alongside Bunjil and Waa the Crow from Victoria, connecting culture and storylines across regions. 

A central meeting place represents Milera today, shaped by family, football and culture, while also acknowledging the legacy of South Australia's missions. Surrounding the meeting place are handprints symbolising his immediate family, wife Nina and sons Carter and Stanley, as well as person symbols representing his brother and sisters. 

Two feathers feature prominently throughout the design, one representing Kuwarna supporters and the other recognising Kaurna Country, where the Club is based.

Kuwarna AFLW vice-captain Eloise Jones said the playing group was honoured to wear a guernsey that carried such personal and cultural significance.

"It's a privilege for our group to wear a guernsey that tells Wayne's story and celebrates the cultures and families that have shaped him," Jones said. 

"When you learn about the meaning behind every symbol, it gives you an even greater appreciation for what this guernsey represents. We're proud to wear it and help share that story with our members and supporters. 

"Indigenous Round is always a special celebration and we can't wait to run out in the guernsey at Unley Oval and again the following week against Hawthorn." 

The guernsey is available online and in-store at The Crows Shop from Tuesday, 24 August.

Kuwarna takes on West Coast at Unley Oval this Sunday, with the match to start at 2.05pm (ACST). 

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