Former player makes Aussie Rules history by coming out as bisexual
Summary
Mitch Brown, a former Australian Football League (AFL) player, has come out as the first openly bisexual man in the league's 129-year history. Brown hopes his announcement will encourage more players to feel safe about sharing their sexuality. His decision comes amidst recent homophobic incidents in the AFL.Key Facts
- Mitch Brown played 94 games for the West Coast Eagles between 2007 and 2016.
- He is the first openly gay or bisexual man in AFL history.
- Brown cited the burden of hiding his sexuality as a reason for retiring.
- The AFL was previously the only major men's sport without an openly gay or bisexual player.
- Brown revealed his sexuality after recent homophobic incidents in the AFL.
- He discussed the challenges of a "hyper-masculine" culture and homophobia in the league.
- After coming out, Brown urged the AFL to support positive role models.
- He believes some current players may still be hiding their sexuality.
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