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The sporting world just got a glittery glow-up thanks to Mitch Brown, former West Coast Eagle and Essendon bomber, who recently made history as the first openly bisexual male player in AFL's 129-year existence. That's right – after more than a century of sweaty men chasing balls around ovals, someone has finally acknowledged they might like both kinds of sausage rolls!

Brown's announcement at age 31, post-career, speaks volumes about the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals still face in traditionally masculine sporting environments. His courage follows recent homophobic slurs in the AFL, proving there's still crucial work to be done. We dive deep into why this visibility matters – not just for current athletes, but for queer youth who deserve to see themselves represented in every arena of life.

We explore the trailblazers who paved the way for Brown's announcement, from rugby league legend Ian Roberts (who Dave had a massive crush on back in the day!) to Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham and soccer player Josh Cavallo. Each faced unique challenges, yet persevered to live authentically despite the toxic masculinity permeating men's sports. Interestingly, women's sports seem light-years ahead in acceptance – Sam Kerr and her partner celebrate openly without drama, begging the question: why the double standard?

The episode takes a hilarious turn as we share our weekend adventures at the Rusty Penny microbrewery (that alcoholic creaming soda was dangerously delicious) and Miami's mischievous hijacking of Matt's Grinder account – let's just say red panties and questionable messages were involved! Between sips of craft beer and belly laughs, we wonder: when will sports culture finally embrace that sexuality has nothing to do with athletic ability? Join us for this thought-provoking conversation about breaking barriers, living authentically, and why the most vocal homophobes might just be secretly checking out Sniffles.

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