Leigh Ryswyk reveals publicly that he is gay.
In an interview with the GayFL show on LGBTQIA+ broadcaster JOY 94.9, Ryswyk said he'd been open about his sexuality to those close to him for some time.
He said he believes that if a player reveals they are gay or bisexual while still playing in the AFL, they would be embraced by both the football and queer communities.
"I think the AFL, and the community, will wrap their arms around that player ... I think the community itself, obviously the queer community, the fan base, I think in the whole they will celebrate that when the time comes," he said.