MOJO News is an independent student publication. Read the Charter of Independence here.

Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Beneath the AFL: Why are there no gay AFL players?
Former Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Victorian Amateur Football League Captain Sean Towner celebrates the annual Pride Round, which he pioneered, with the team. PHOTO: Supplied

Beneath the AFL: Why are there no gay AFL players?

Jacob O'Brien profile image
by Jacob O'Brien

The AFL is the country’s largest sporting organisation with over 625,000 players across the nation, but among them there are currently no professional male players who publicly identify as gay or bisexual. How can this be the case? What systemic barriers have meant this is the situation and what is the impact on younger and emerging players?

Read More

puzzles,videos,hash-videos