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Later on Sunday's AFL slate, Sydney hosts Geelong from 3.15pm at the SCG before the Western Bulldogs face West Coast at Docklands Stadium from 4.40pm.
In Sunday's AFLW action, Brisbane is currently in action against Hawthorn in Ipswich. St Kilda hosts Adelaide in Moorabbin from 2.10pm and Port Adelaide hosts Fremantle at the Adelaide Oval from 4.10pm (all times AEST).
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7NEWS
4 minutes ago
- 7NEWS
Adelaide Crows teammates speak out as AFL investigates Izak Rankine's alleged homophobic slur
The fallout from the AFL 's investigation into Izak Rankine has begun even before the Adelaide Crows star has learned his fate over an alleged homophobic slur. The livewire forward is facing a lengthy ban if found guilty of directing a slur at a Collingwood opponent in Saturday's clash at Adelaide Oval. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL investigating Izak Rankine over alleged homophobic slur. Previous suspensions for homophobic slurs have ranged from three to five games, putting Rankine at risk of missing a possible grand final appearance. 'Obviously it's not ideal,' Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson told reporters on arrival at the club's West Lakes headquarters on Monday. 'But it's in the AFL's hands, it's being investigated and we will see what happens. 'We will wait and see and leave it up to the AFL to go through what they have to go through.' Crows forward Darcy Fogarty also said it's 'definitely not ideal' and twice said he would not get into details. But when asked how much 'education AFL players receive about what's appropriate on the field around homophobia', he spoke more openly and emphasised: 'Yeah, I reckon we definitely get enough. Yeah.' Fogarty said from his perspective the league's culture is 'positive and supportive'. 'We're massive role models for the community. We've got to be really careful in terms of how we use that power,' the 25-year-old said. Any ban for Rankine, also 25, would be a hammer blow to Adelaide's finals campaign. 'We've had a massive process for the whole year of 'next guy up' so we've got massive belief that any role can be filled at the moment,' Fogarty said. The AFL this year banned West Coast's Jack Graham for four games after he admitted a homophobic slur against a GWS opponent in round 17. Last year, Gold Coast's Wil Powell was suspended for five matches and Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson was banned three games, both for making homophobic comments to opponents. The Crows will enter the finals in top spot if they defeat North Melbourne on Saturday. Adelaide will then host two finals as club returns to the playoffs for the first time since losing the 2017 grand final. Rankine, 25, is yet to play a final and last week spoke of his excitement. 'I have never been this high on the ladder before so it's quite nice,' he told reporters. 'We'll appreciate it ... it's nice to think about, but we know we have some more steps to take throughout the year.' Rankine spent three seasons with Gold Coast before the Adelaide-born playmaker joined the Crows at the end of the 2022 season.
Herald Sun
34 minutes ago
- Herald Sun
AFL investigates Adelaide's Izak Rankine over alleged homophobic comment
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Crows star under investigation for alleged homophobic slur Rankine has not turned up at West Lakes on Monday and is expected to not be at the club in the wake of the AFL's Integrity Unit investigating the allegations. Dawson said the Crows would await the findings of the investigation and said there was not a cultural problem in AFL regarding homophobia. 'Obviously it is not ideal but it is in the AFL's hands. It is being investigated and we will see what happens,' he said. 'We will wait and see and leave it up to the AFL to go through what they have to. 'No I don't think so (there is a cultural problem in the AFL).' In what could have a massive impact on the Crows' finals campaign, Rankine is set to be interviewed by the AFL's Integrity Unit regarding the allegation. Crows coaching director Murray Davis and senior assistant Scott Burns have both arrived at the club. Key forward Darcy Fogarty is expected to speak to the media at 11.30am local time. It is possible Rankine's season could be over if the allegation is proven, given Gold Coast's Wil Powell was last year given a five-game ban for making a homophobic comment. West Coast's Jack Graham was handed a four-game ban earlier this season for a homophobic slur against a GWS opponent. The AFL confirmed on Monday morning the league's integrity unit was looking into an alleged on-field incident from the Crows-Pies clash. 'The AFL is aware of an alleged matter with the Integrity Unit making inquiries,' AFL general manager of corporate affairs Jay Allen says. Adelaide confirmed it was aware of the allegation on Monday morning. 'We are aware of an alleged matter involving one of our players in Saturday night's game and we are in discussions with the AFL,' the club said in a statement. Originally published as Crows arrive at West Lakes in wake of homophobic slur allegations against Izak Rankine
Perth Now
34 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Fish frenzy as AFLW 'super draft' hype gathers steam
Comparisons with the 2001 draft that produced Chris Judd, Luke Hodge and Gary Ablett have already begun. AFLW No.1 draft pick Ash Centra has only played one game, but Collingwood coach Sam Wright doesn't need a crystal ball to believe the teenager could tear the competition apart. Sydney counterpart Scott Gowans had the same to say after watching Zippy Fish light up North Sydney Oval from half-back. The 19-year-old, selected with pick No.5 in last year's first AFLW national draft, finished with 26 disposals and nine intercepts on debut against Richmond. It is the equal-highest disposal tally on debut, a record she shares with Collingwood star Bri Davey - who was 22 when the one-time league best-and-fairest played her first game in 2017. In the years that separate Fish's debut from Davey's, a generation of girls have trekked an uninterrupted pathway to AFLW from Auskick. Fish only started playing football four years ago, adding further testament to her talent. After almost a decade of watching Lance Franklin terrorise opposition defenders, Sydney fans will have to get used to the sight of the No.23 guernsey in reverse. "Ever since I started (playing football), I knew that this is what I wanted to do," Fish said. "And coming out here tonight, having the girls around me and the whole support of the club, it really did meet expectations." Swans skipper Chloe Molloy notices the shift between draft cohorts. "Ball in hand, the cool, calm, nonchalant nature as well," Molloy told AAP. "The decisions she makes coming out of the back line is just second to none - she doesn't even think about it. "You ask her, 'what were you thinking?' and she goes 'not much'. "Just to be so naive of talent - she's just a silky player, and that's what we love." Centra, on limited minutes after a pre-season hip complaint, had only three disposals but clunked a huge contested mark and snagged a goal with her first kick against Carlton. The 19-year-old, as nonchalant as Fish, also introduced a new trick to the footy world. Warming up, Centra bounced the Sherrin behind her and threaded it between her legs. Players in the men's competition have since tried to replicate her. First-round draft picks flaunted their talent across the nation in the season's opening round. Lucia Painter kicked 3.1 from 13 disposals for West Coast, while Gold Coast's Havana Harris stunned with a great pack mark. Essendon debutant Holly Ridewood kicked two goals against GWS, and Adelaide's India Rasheed (one goal, 15 disposals) starred in their loss to St Kilda. Established AFLW star Molloy may have slotted four goals on return from a knee reconstruction, but it was Fish who had a chorus of young girls screaming her name post-game in a bid to get her signature. Among the crowd were 16 family members who made the trip from WA. "I've kind of just gone from one to one," Fish laughed.
