US EditionThe first openly bisexual man in the Australian Football League is calling for a cultural change
Mitch Brown retired early due to pressures of hiding his sexuality, aiming to inspire AFL cultural change and support for bisexual and gay players, Health Equity Matters said.
- Mitch Brown, a former player for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League , announced that he is bisexual, the first publicly out bisexual male player in the league's history.
- Brown stated that he felt compelled to conceal his identity in the AFL's 'hypermasculine culture', where he faced homophobic comments.
- Advocates argue that greater inclusivity efforts by the AFL, such as pride rounds and messaging, would help create a safer environment for LGBTQ+ players and fans.
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Watauga Democrat
Former player comes out as bisexual in Australian Rules first
A former Australian Rules star on Wednesday came out as the first openly bisexual or gay player in the sport's long history, a move hailed as "breaking decades of silence".
Colorado Springs Gazette
The first openly bisexual man in the Australian Football League is calling for a cultural change
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Mitch Brown finally had enough as he watched unfolding coverage of yet another case of homophobic abuse in the Australian Football League, and decided it was time to change the narrative.
GazetteXtra
The first openly bisexual player in the Australian Football League is calling for a cultural change
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Mitch Brown finally had enough as he watched unfolding coverage of yet another case of homophobic abuse in the Australian Football League, and decided it was time to change the narrative.
Mitch Brown first AFL player to come out as bisexual | Evening News Bulletin 27 August 2025
A man killed in a boat capsizing off the Queensland coast; Brittany Higgins loses her defamation battle against ex boss and former senator Linda Reynolds; Retired West Coast player Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual.
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