Carlton Blues players reflect on the heartfelt speech of former AFL player Mitch Brown after he came out as the competition’s first bisexual men’s player
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“He spoke so well, [he was] so vulnerable and [yet] comfortable in his identity now that he can probably use his platform for greater good, which is good to see.”
Fellow Blues player Yasmin Duursma felt honoured Brown considered AFLW players as his role models.
“I really loved when he credited the AFLW and the movement that we’re creating for the community that enabled him to come out,” she said.
“I think it’s so nice to see that there’s change happening,” she continued.
“The stigma and all that is slowly being taken away, because, it would have been so hard for him and then knowing that now he has the courage… it’s a credit to what W is doing, and the community we’re creating so that he can speak up.”
Eyes on the ball: Maddy Hendrie competes with St Kilda’s Jesse Wardlaw.Credit: Getty Images
The Blues are preparing for their annual Carlton Respects game this week, which promotes gender equality, and advocates for the end of violence against women and children.
Carlton AFLW players will take to the field in orange socks in the match against GWS this Sunday at Ikon Park, led by captain Abbie McKay, who has signed a contact extension with the Blues until at least the end of 2027.
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