AFL boss Andrew Dillon says “there’ll be an accountability” for Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson after he directed a homophic slur at an opponent during Gather Round.
Dillon said a league investigation into Finlayson’s offensive remark at an Essendon player was ongoing and a decision on how to penalise the 28-year-old could be left until Thursday.
The Power forward’s comment was picked up by an umpire’s microphone during the Friday night clash at Adelaide Oval, with Finlayson reportedly telling club officials about the incident at three-quarter time.
He issued a public apology on Sunday, saying he was “very remorseful” and took “full responsibility” for using the slur.
“I addressed it at the time and … let everyone know what happened, and it’s now in the hands of the AFL to investigate,” Finlayson said...
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