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Lions Youngster Given Ban for Using Anti-Gay Slur
Evans will also complete LGBTQI+ inclusion education after self-reporting the incident, and the AFL said homophobic language has no place in the game.
- Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans received a four-game suspension on Saturday for using a homophobic slur against a Coburg opponent during a VFL match; the 18-year-old will miss rounds nine to 12.
- The penalty follows the league's recent dismissal of Appeals Board chair Will Houghton, who was sacked after describing homophobic language as "commonplace" while adjudicating St Kilda player Lance Collard's appeal last month.
- After self-reporting the incident, Evans apologized for the "unacceptable" language and will undertake mandatory LGBTQI+ inclusion education, with AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley praising the player for taking ownership of his mistake.
- AFL Players Association chief executive James Gallagher says the current punitive approach is failing, advocating for a more "holistic" solution including deeper engagement with LGBTIQA+ community leaders and education.
- The AFL maintains that homophobia has "absolutely no place in our game at any level," with CEO Andrew Dillon rejecting claims that such behavior is acceptable and emphasizing respect remains fundamental.
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