Bulldogs great ‘disgusted’ and ‘hurt’ by ex-teammate Akermanis’ comments on gay players
“I got branded everything - homophobic, you name it,” said Akermanis, who now works as a real estate agent in Brisbane.
“Look, I personally don’t care one way or the other. As long as you don’t sort of throw it in my face or tell me where I’m not interested. I don’t go around telling people what I do in my private life.”Akermanis finished his career at the Western Bulldogs Photo: Michael KleinReflecting on his divisive column, Akermanis said his argument was that the burden for an AFL player coming out as gay wouldn’t be “worth it”.“Why would you bother. We don’t care, it’s up to you.
Murphy was part of the Western Bulldogs’ leadership group at the time and said he was horrified by his then teammate’s comments.
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