Australian Board Rejects Ban Reduction for Player Using Homophobic Language
The board at Wilhelton at KC has rejected a reduction of a ban for a player who used homophobic language. The board's reasoning was that offensive language is commonplace among players, a suggestion rejected by the AFL and the Players Association. Greg Swan, the AFL's executive general manager of football performance, stated they are open to making changes to the tribunal process.
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ABC NewsRadio AU
“Heels board chair by the end of the week. That's after sacking the previous head at Wilhelton at KC. The decision comes after Lance Collard's ban for using homophobic language was reduced on appeal with the board reasoning that offensive language is commonplace among players.”
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