Mitch Brown

Mitch Brown

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Mitch Brown is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL from 2007 to 2016. Recently, he made headlines by becoming the first openly bisexual player in the league, a significant step in promoting acceptance and diversity within Australian sports. Brown's decision to come out followed a period of increased scrutiny on homophobia in the AFL, highlighting the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ athletes. Throughout his career, he battled injuries and reflected on the impact of a culture that often stigmatized expressions of sexuality. Brown hopes that his openness will inspire others in the AFL community to embrace their identities.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,532
Power
1,499$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.21% +0% 8,654,622 18,532 $700,000 1,499$
Totals 1 8,654,622 18,532 $700,000 1,499$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Mitch Brown is mentioned in the context of the diving group but his role is not specified. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Vera Burkard stellt neuen Rekord auf

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dr Mitch Brown, an assistant professor of psychological science at the University of Arkansas who has studied the science of attraction for over a decade. 6

The Guardian: ‘So destructive’: women are paying for face scans that tell them what cosmetic procedures to get | Beauty

Australia Australia: Former West Coast player Mitch Brown made history by becoming the first openly bisexual male player in the AFL. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Izak Rankine apologises for using homophobic slur on his return to Australia

Taiwan Taiwan: Mitch Brown, a former AFL player, publicly identified as bisexual and called for cultural change in the league. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Mitch Brown reveals he is bisexual, calls for change

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mitch Brown is the first openly gay or bisexual man in the Australian Football League's history. 9

BBC: Former player makes history by coming out as bisexual

Australia Australia: Mitch Brown became the first openly bisexual AFL player and shared his experiences with homophobia in the sport. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Former West Coast Eagles player becomes first openly bisexual AFL player