The Port Adelaide Football Club has released the following statement.
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has admitted to making a homophobic slur against an Essendon opponent during the third quarter of last night’s game at Adelaide Oval.
A contrite Finlayson made the club aware during the three-quarter time break and apologised to the victim on field after the final siren last night.
Finlayson, who will be counselled by club leaders in the coming days, will provide a statement tomorrow.
The club will now wait for the AFL to complete its investigation.
Ken Hinkley has praised his side following a comprehensive performance against Essendon in Gather Round.
Read nowThe Port Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the land on which we train and play, are based on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Australia and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living people today.
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