Former player makes history by coming out as bisexual

A former Aussie rule player, Australian Football League (AFL) in the 129 -year history of the first open gay or bisexual man appeared.

Mitch Brown, who played 94 matches for West Coast Eagles between 2007-2016 Daily AUS The weight of concealing sexuality plays a “big” role in the decision to retire.

Authority, the decision to come to the fore for others “security, comfort and space” will create hopes, he added.

The news points to a very important moment for AFL, the only major professional male sport, which is the only major professional male sport that does not have a gay or bisexual player even after the retirement of Brown’s announcement.

After watching the scope of the latest homophobia events in AFL, Brown shared the news directly to AUS’s social media account.

“I played for West Coast Eagles for 10 years and I am a bisexual man,” he wrote.

Brown came from a “feeling of peace … Comfort and trust” that he did not have while hiding his sexuality when he was an active player.

“It was not an opportunity to talk clearly or to discover your feelings or questions safely.”

Brown described a “hyper-erkeklik” culture in AFL, and heard that numerous “numerous” homophobic interpretations of “Homophobic interpretations jumped to him.

“As he grew up at school, the word ‘gay’ was constantly thrown around… For a man in Australia, [it was seen as] Probably the weakest thing you can be. “

He also remembered that he had made a speech about how they would have to take a shower with a gay man with his teammates.

“One of the players said, ‘I prefer to be in a cage full of lions rather than a gay man,’ he said.

36 -year -old Brown is currently in a relationship with a female partner and married for former netball player Shae Bolton, whom she had previously shared two sons.

The announcement comes after several high -profile homophobic events in AFL.

Last week, Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine received a four -week prohibition to use a “extremely disturbing” homophobic slurry during a game.

Brown handled the incident, “positive male role models” removed a “sense of change” in the league, he said.

“Let me be my advice to AFL, let’s celebrate the most successful players, but they are the most important players in our community.”

Brown said he believes that AFL is currently gay and bisexual players.

He encouraged fans to empathize for all players and shared a message for those who still don’t feel comfortable enough to talk.

“I see you and you’re not alone.”