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- News.com.au
Young Swans defender Riak Andrew cops a huge ban for using a homophobic slur
Young Sydney defender Riak Andrew has copped a heavy sanction from the AFL for using a homophobic slur in last Saturday's VFL clash with North Melbourne. Andrew, 20, has been suspended for five games and took full responsibility for his actions, releasing a statement on behalf of the Swans. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. The brother of Gold Coast star Mac Andrew, Riak will also undertake Pride in Sport training to further his understanding of the impact of the language he used. 'I am deeply sorry for the word that I used in Saturday's game and any hurt that it has caused,' Andrew said. 'While I did not understand the full impact of the words I used at the time, I certainly do now, and have deep regret for my actions. 'This has impacted not only our club but the broader community and for that I am truly sorry. I am committed to using this as an opportunity to learn and get better.' The 193cm key defender was taken with the 55th pick in the 2024 AFL Draft after a strong season with the Dandenong Stingrays. Andrew signed a contract extension with the Swans in May, taking him through to the end of the 2026 campaign. The AFL released a statement advising Andrew had been found guilty of breaching a Conduct Unbecoming rule in relation to an incident during the first quarter of the VFL match against the Roos at Tramway Oval. The incident was first reported to an umpire by a North Melbourne player at the end of the first quarter and then to the AFL. An investigation was then carried out by the AFL Integrity Unit, which determined Andrew used a 'highly offensive homophobic slur towards a North Melbourne opponent, which demeans and denigrates persons regardless of their sexuality'. Andrew admitted to the incident and showed remorse, with the suspension effectively ending his first season in the AFL landscape. AFL General Counsel Stephen Meade was clearly disappointed at having to deal with another incident of homophobic language on the footy field. 'It is important that we continue to make clear that homophobia or homophobic language has no place in our game at any level or in the wider community for that matter,' Meade said. 'It is disappointing to be dealing with another incident and while we will always examine the individual circumstances, the clear message is that this language is not acceptable in any workplace and that includes on the field of play.'
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Perth Now
First-year Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
Sydney defender Riak Andrew has been slapped with a five-match AFL suspension after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur while representing the Swans' reserves team. First-year player Andrew, the younger brother of Gold Coast star Mac Andrew, used the slur during the Swans' VFL clash with North Melbourne on Saturday. The AFL Integrity Unit investigated the matter after a North Melbourne player informed an umpire about it during the match. The investigation found that Andrew used a highly offensive homophobic slur towards a North Melbourne opponent. "In the course of the investigation, Andrew made full admissions and was remorseful and apologetic," the AFL said in a part of the five-match ban, Andrew will undertake Pride in Sport education. "I am deeply sorry for the word that I used in Saturday's game and any hurt that it has caused," Andrew said in a statement. "While I did not understand the full impact of the words I used at the time, I certainly do now, and have deep regret for my actions. "This has impacted not only our club but the broader community, and for that I am truly sorry. I am committed to using this as an opportunity to learn and get better." Andrew's slur came as Sydney prepare to hold their annual celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities, when they host Essendon at the SCG on August 2. The 20-year-old was taken with pick No.55 in last year's draft and is yet to make his AFL debut. Earlier this month, West Coast midfielder Jack Graham was found guilty of conduct unbecoming and suspended for four matches for using a homophobic slur during his side's loss to GWS. Another three AFL players were suspended for using homophobic slurs last season. "It is important that we continue to make clear that homophobia or homophobic language has no place in our game at any level or in the wider community for that matter," AFL general counsel Stephen Meade said in a statement on Wednesday night."It is disappointing to be dealing with another incident and while we will always examine the individual circumstances, the clear message is that this language is not acceptable in any workplace and that includes on the field of play"
ABC News
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- ABC News
Sydney Swans rookie Riak Andrew to miss five weeks at VFL and AFL levels following homophobic slur
Sydney Swans listed player Riak Andrew will be suspended from VFL and AFL matches for five weeks, after being found guilty of using a "highly offensive homophobic slur". The incident happened in a VFL match last weekend, where Andrew was found to have made a slur towards a North Melbourne opponent during the first quarter. The incident was reported to an umpire by North Melbourne at the end of the quarter. Andrew will also undertake Pride in Sport education, according to a media release from the league. 'It is important that we continue to make clear that homophobia or homophobic language has no place in our game at any level or in the wider community, for that matter,' AFL General Counsel Stephen Meade said. 'It is disappointing to be dealing with another incident, and while we will always examine the individual circumstances, the clear message is that this language is not acceptable in any workplace, and that includes on the field of play.' The incident involving Andrew comes barely a week after West Coast midfielder Jack Graham was handed a four-match ban for using a homophobic slur during a match against the GWS Giants. Three AFL players were suspended for using homophobic slurs during matches in 2024. Gold Coast's Wil Powell (five matches) and Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson (three matches) were banned in the AFL. St Kilda's Lance Collard received a six-match penalty following a slur made towards two Williamstown players in a VFL fixture.
