The Guardian: Mitch Brown on the AFL’s homophobia problem – Full Story podcast

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Mitch Brown on the AFL’s homophobia problem – Full Story podcast

Presented by Nour Haydar; produced by Joe Koning, who also did the sound design and mix. The executive producer is Hannah Parkes

Thu 30 Apr 2026 01.00 AEST

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

Read more: The decision to reduce Lance Collard’s AFL ban is not only disappointing, but dangerous

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