27 August – Former West Coast Eagles player, Mitch Brown, has today come out as bisexual and is the first current or former AFLM player to do so. 

”Thank you Mitch for the courage you’ve shown in sharing this part of who you are. This is an incredibly significant moment for LGBTIQ+ communities and for AFL,” Pride Cup CEO Hayley Conway said.

“We know that the harrowing experiences that Mitch has shared with us today continue to be experienced in sports clubs across the country. This makes it even harder for young gay and bisexual men to live and play as their true selves.

“When clubs create safe and inclusive environments, everyone thrives. Every sports club, at every level, should be asking: ‘how are we creating a place where any player can be at their best and feel like they belong?’

“Education for players, administrators, coaching staff, broadcasters and commentators, should be compulsory so that we can build cultures that celebrate all of our identities and make sport a better place for everyone.”

Media Contact: Caitlin Bunker, Engagement Director, Pride Cup

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Pride Cup works with all levels of sport to build a world where LGBTIQ+ people feel included, accepted and proud to be who they are, and empowers clubs to become leaders for inclusivity and diversity in their communities.