Former West Coast player Mitch Brown has expressed his pride in fellow AFL alumnus Leigh Ryswyk, who has become the first openly gay man in the league’s history.
Brown, who came out as bisexual in August of 2025, said queer stories are important to spotlight in hypermasculine sports like the AFL.
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00:00 – Leigh Ryswyk becomes the first openly gay AFL player.
01:44 – Interview with Mitch Brown about coming out in the AFL.
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