Leigh Ryswyk: First AFL Player to Come Out as Gay
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Leigh Ryswyk, a former Brisbane Lions player, has made history as the first AFL player to come out as gay. After playing just one AFL match in 2005, Ryswyk built a successful career in the SANFL, earning life member status and helping North Adelaide win a reserves premiership in 2018. He shared his story publicly, hoping to encourage other athletes to live authentically and pave the way for real change in Australian football.
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