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Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal
- The Tribunal adjourned on Thursday without reaching a verdict on allegations St Kilda forward Lance Collard used a homophobic slur during a VFL match, with Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson confirming deliberations resume Friday.
- Frankston player Darby Hipwell alleges Collard used the slur during an on-field altercation, supported by teammate Bailey Lambert, while Collard denies the accusation, insisting he said, "Come here, maggot."
- Collard's lawyer, Michael Borsky, argued procedural unfairness, while AFL counsel Andrew Woods urged the panel to reject the statutory declaration, contending Collard had "voluntarily exposed himself to the risk of perjury in order to clear his name."
- AFL officials are seeking a 10-week suspension if the Tribunal finds Collard guilty of conduct unbecoming, compounding the existing ban he is serving for a high hit on opponent Jackson Voss.
- Pride Cup CEO Hayley Conway testified she conducted inclusion training with Collard, noting that proactive engagement with the LGBTQIA community is essential to prevent sanctions from alienating supporters.
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AFL star Lance Collard denies using homophobic slur despite witness claims at tribunal
Giving evidence during a hearing that ran for more than three hours, Collard told the tribunal he instead used the word “maggot” The post AFL star Lance Collard denies using homophobic slur despite witness claims at tribunal appeared first on Attitude.
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‘I never said it this time’: Collard denies using homophobic slur, faces wait on potential 10-week ban
St Kilda player Lance Collard is appearing at a disciplinary tribunal to determine whether he directed a homophobic comment at his Frankston opponent during a VFL match. This live blog will give regular updates from the hearing, which is open, and the outcome.
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