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.