Event Brief
Leigh Ryswyk Becomes First Openly Gay AFL Player
Filed: Mar 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk has made history as the first openly gay player in AFL.
WHO: Leigh Ryswyk
WHAT: became the first openly gay AFL player
WHEN: Mar 25, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
WHERE: Brisbane
WHY: Reason not stated in article.
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