Four Corners: Aug 21

Why is AFL the only major sporting code in the world that hasn’t had a single elite male player publicly identify as gay?

On Monday Four Corners reporter Louise Milligan investigates AFL culture and asks what has created this silence?

The league’s governing body signed a pledge to tackle persistent homophobia a decade ago.

But Milligan speaks with players, advocates and supporters who all say the code’s lack of leadership on the issue is baffling.

Current and former players speak openly with Four Corners about the anti-gay bigotry that they say lingers in the AFL.

They call for change and say the league needs to be a safer place for gay players.

Monday 21st August at 8.30pm on ABC.