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Kane Evans has become just the second professional NRL player to publicly come out as gay, following Ian Roberts in the 90s.
The 34-year-old former Roosters, Eels and Warriors prop revealed keeping his sexuality a secret for so long drove him to addiction and homelessness.
Advocates have praised Evans' bravery in coming out and urged sports leaders to ensure gay and bisexual players feel safe to be themselves.
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