Former Lion and SANFL legend becomes first AFL player to come out as gay

Former Lion and SANFL legend becomes first AFL player to come out as gay

The AgeWednesday 25 March 2026🇦🇺 Australia
Former Lion and SANFL legend becomes first AFL player to come out as gay

After a short stay at the Lions, Leigh Ryswyk went on to complete a stellar career in the SANFL where he played 226 games for North Adelaide and was later inducted into the Queensland Football Hall of Fame.

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