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Official LGBTI Supporter group of Hawthorn Football Club 🌈

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“A landmark day for footy, equality—and our community.

Today, former West Coast Eagle Mitch Brown made AFL history by becoming the first openly bisexual man in the league’s 129-year history. His decision shines a spotlight on the often-hidden struggles within our game’s hyper-masculine culture—and, importantly, it offers a beacon of visibility for countless players and fans who’ve felt unseen.

Mitch spoke candidly about hiding his identity throughout his playing days, describing the emotional toll of concealing who he is—including moments when homophobic language was so routine it was normalized.

At Hawk Pride—and across the Hawthorn family—we stand behind his bravery. His story isn’t just personal—it’s a powerful catalyst for change. We hope this sparks deeper conversations and real inclusivity, both in the AFL and beyond.

To every young queer person out there—you’re seen, you belong, and your truth has power.

Let’s keep flying together. #HawksPride #StartWithVisibility #InclusiveFooty #ThankYouMitchBrown
@mitchbrownie @hawthornfc @hawthornaflw @boxhillhawksvflw @boxhillhawks by @hawks.pride

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There’s no better time to treat yourself with a Hawks Pride membership 🌈

You’ll get an awesome scarf and patch, a souvenir membership card, an invitation to a Hawks Pride event AND become an official member of the Hawks Pride supporter group! 🤩

Get involved via @hawksforall_ story or membership.hawthornfc.com.au/packages/hawks_pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Image description: A Hawks Pride membership flyer outlining the above information with photos of Tilly Lucas-Rodd and Mitch Lewis smiling. A Hawks Pride membership flyer outlining the above information with photos of Tilly Lucas-Rodd and Mitch Lewis smiling. by @hawks.pride

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Celebrating Hawthorn AFLW’s Pride Round at the Kennedy Community Centre (KCC) today! 🎉🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Pride is about celebrating everyone for who they are. Whoever you are, you belong here, and you are valued in our spaces. 🫶

The Inclusion Project is made possible by the incredible support of @varietyvic. by @hawks.pride

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Playing with Pride, for Pride 🩷 by @hawks.pride

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Pride Round, a couple of milestones and the Lions await at KCC this afternoon!! See you there 😍 by @hawks.pride

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Want to be part of the guard of honour this Sunday? 🏳️‍🌈

Line up as the Hawks run out for Pride Round v Brisbane Lions. Hawks run out 12.55pm at Kennedy Community Centre.

Limited spots available. Link in bio to grab yours!

#HawksPride #PrideRound #AFLW by @hawks.pride

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PRIDE ROUND IS HERE 🏳️‍🌈🤎💛

Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions
📅 Sunday 11 October
⏰ Hawks run out 12.55pm | Match starts 1.05pm
📍 Kennedy Community Centre, Dingley Village

We’ve got FREE tickets to give away! Hit the link in bio to grab yours. Be quick, there’s only a limited number available.

Gates open 11am. Bring your colours and cheer LOUD.

#HawksPride #PrideRound #AFLW #AFLWPride #Hawthorn by @hawks.pride

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Good fun launching Pride Round yesterday at the Victorian Pride Centre 🌈

We can’t wait to wear our famous Rainbow Hawk design again on Sunday against Brisbane at KCC and next Sunday against GWS at Henson Park ❤️

Shop our Pride Guernsey at @hawksnestshop 🛍️ taken in Victorian Pride Centre by @hawks.pride

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What an honour to join the @minus18youth team and sit down with the @hawthornaflw team ahead of the 2026 Pride Guernsey reveal.

We talked about what a Pride round actually means to the LGBTQIA+ community: being seen, feeling safe, and knowing footy has a place for everyone. Big thanks to the team for showing up so open and curious.

The jumper is a stunner 🤩.

Catch the Hawks in it:

📍 Rd 9 v Brisbane, Sun 11 Oct, Kennedy Community Centre

📍 Rd 10 v GWS, Sun 18 Oct, Henson Park

Go Hawkies! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ by @hawks.pride

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Something about the rainbow Hawk 😍

Can’t wait to see this in action for Pride Round 🌈 by @hawks.pride

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Hawks Pride are deeply saddened by the lowered suspension for Lance Collard of St Kilda Football Club. It was his second offence which has been reduced from 7 weeks to 2 weeks.

The AFL Appeals board stated today that “It is commonplace that players can employ language from time to time which is racist, sexist or homophobic while on the field” is hurtful to many in our community and not congruent with the work many people have done within the AFL industry.

Andrew Dillon, AFL CEO, announced today that the AFL strongly rejects this statement. However, we are asking the AFL and all Clubs to do more to educate players, legal staff and anyone involved in football about the importance of language used on the field and in every room of the AFL and to create consistent policies for consequences when players breach the rules set. Otherwise, moments like this only undermine the years of work we have done.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1503648 by @hawks.pride

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Huge thanks to everyone who made the screening of Equal the Contest during AFLW Pride round possible recently - @frankstoncity @hawthornaflw @finewton @hawks.pride

Love seeing clubs connecting with their pride supporter groups to make their values visible and action based. And loved seeing the support for inclusion from clubs in the Frankston area!

And special shout out to the legends from @makingthecallpathway in the last pic whose support I value immensely @emmarace.insta and @juliaperture

#equalthecontest
#afl #aflw #inclusion #sportisforeveryone
#footy by @hawks.pride

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