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AFL rocked by another homophobic slur investigation
Evans has taken full responsibility and apologized twice as the AFL reviews a reported anti-gay slur, amid a string of recent homophobia cases.
- On Saturday, the AFL integrity unit began investigating Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans for an alleged homophobic slur directed at a Coburg opponent during a VFL match.
- The 18-year-old took "full responsibility" for the incident, apologizing on-field and post-match, while Brisbane confirmed cooperation with the league's ongoing integrity investigation.
- This investigation marks the eighth time the AFL has addressed alleged homophobic language in three years, following recent suspensions for St Kilda's Lance Collard.
- Last month, the league dismissed AFL Appeals Board chair Will Houghton after he described homophobic slurs as "commonplace" while adjudicating Collard's reduced suspension.
- On Friday, AFL boss Andrew Dillon stated that "homophobia has no place in Australian football," emphasizing the league will not accept discriminatory behavior.
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Two-game ban for dangerous tackle; AFL probe Lion’s alleged homophobic remark
A Brisbane Lions draftee is under investigation by the AFL for allegedly uttering a homophobic remark while playing in the VFL on Saturday.
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Brisbane's Koby Evans under investigation for homophobic slur
Brisbane’s Koby Evans is the latest AFL player to be investigated for using a homophobic slur during a game. The young player has admitted the offence, and the Brisbane Lions say he is extremely remorseful. The incident occurred during a VFL game on Saturday against rivals Coburg. “The club is aware of the incident and has been working with Coburg and the AFL on it,” a Brisbane spokesperson said. “The club has confirmed the player has apologised…
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