Adelaide Crows AFLW star Chelsea Randall has opened up on coming out to her family in her late teens, revealing she broke down in tears while telling her father driving down a freeway.
Randall, who has been in a relationship with teammate Marijana Rajcic for more than 18 months, is the AFLW's most courageous player, but her fierce on-field demeanour belies a sensitive, thoughtful woman underneath.
The 31-year-old has become a vocal advocate for gay rights despite initially being hesitant to share her sexuality openly - something many female athletes experience for fear of facing abuse or stereotyped.