
Footy, Homophobia and the Fight for Change 21/08/25
From The Newsroom · news.com.au
August 20, 202512m 36s
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Show Notes
AFL star Izak Rankine has been suspended after a homophobic slur, the fourth such incident in the league in just two years. But what’s it really like to be gay in Aussie rules? Michael O’Donnell quit the game as a teenager because he didn’t see a place for himself. Years later, he returned, won premierships, and even stopped a match to call out abuse. In this episode, he shares his story and what needs to change in footy.
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From The NewsroomAFLslurIzak RankineMichael O’Donnellhomophobiagay