Collard's Homophobic Slur: AFL's Tougher Stance on Language
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St Kildas Lance Collard made history as the first AFL player to challenge a conduct unbecoming charge, after being found guilty of dropping a homophobic slur during a VFL match. The hearing lasted nearly five hours, with a verdict delivered late Friday. Collard insisted he said something that rhymed, but witnesses from the other team swore they heard the slur clearly. St Kilda is considering an appeal. The incident has sparked debate about the potential chilling effect on future reports of slurs and the impact on players willingness to speak up. Collard previously served a six-game suspension for homophobic talk and was engaged in inclusion training. A sanction hearing is upcoming, with the AFL pushing for a ten-game ban. The saga has led to rethinking how to handle such cases in the future, setting the stage for tougher language standards in the game.
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