About this episode
Mitch Brown discusses the AFL's ongoing issues with homophobia following a controversial suspension of a player for using a homophobic slur.
The AFL has again found itself embroiled in allegations of on-field homophobia. St Kilda’s Lance Collard was handed a nine-week suspension for using a homophobic slur. His penalty was reduced on appeal but the reasoning given by the appeals board has angered many. Former West Coast AFL footballer Mitch Brown, who last year became the first player to come out as bisexual, says the decision is both disappointing and dangerous. He speaks to Nour Haydar
People in this episode
Host: Nour Haydar
Guest: Mitch Brown
Topics covered
- homophobia
- AFL
- sports
- LGBTQ+
- suspension
- appeals
Keywords
- AFL
- homophobia
- Mitch Brown
- Lance Collard
- suspension
- appeals
- bisexual
- sports
- LGBTQ+
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AFL, West Coast AFL
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