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Saint cops monster ban for homophobic slur
- On Tuesday, the AFL Disciplinary Tribunal handed St Kilda forward Lance Collard a nine-week suspension with two weeks suspended, effectively a seven-week ban, following his guilty verdict for using a homophobic slur during a March VFL match.
- Collard was found guilty of 'conduct unbecoming' last Friday after denying allegations and insisting he called Frankston opponent Darby Hipwell a 'maggot' during their on-field confrontation.
- AFL counsel Andrew Woods argued for a 10-week ban, while St Kilda's legal representative Michael Borsky labeled the proposed sanction 'excessive,' citing inconsistent penalties for similar offences.
- The Saints confirmed they were 'naturally disappointed' with the decision, announcing the entire playing group will undergo further education with Pride Cup addressing the serious nature of homophobic language.
- Tribunal chair Jeff Gleeson KC deemed the comments 'serious' and 'entirely unacceptable,' noting this is Collard's second offence following his 2024 suspension for using similar homophobic language.
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Butters found guilty of umpire abuse in sensational ruling; Collard handed a bombshell nine-week ban
It’s a big day at AFL House on Tuesday, with Zak Butters and Lance Collard to face the AFL tribunal in high-profile cases. Port Adelaide’s Butters will contest a charge of abusing umpire Nick Foot, while St. Kilda’s Lance Collard will learn of his fate for a homophobic slur incident.
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