Sydney Swan facing ban for homophobic slur
Riak Andrew, the younger brother of Gold Coast star Mac Andrew, made the remark during the Swans' game against North Melbourne on Saturday.
The Swans said the 20-year-old, who was selected by Sydney with pick 55 in last year's draft, was 'remorseful and takes full responsibility.'
'This behaviour does not reflect the values of our club, and we take this matter very seriously,' said Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley.
'While it is disappointing, we recognise that Riak is at the beginning of his career, and we will use this as an opportunity to provide support and education to ensure Riak understands the impact of his words.
'In a fortnight, we will be playing in the Pride Game, a match that is incredibly important to our club. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.'
This latest incident of homophobic verbal abuse on the playing field comes a week after West Coast's Jack Graham was banned for a month for making a homophobic slur.
Last year, AFL players Wil Powell (five games) and Jeremy Finlayson (three games), along with VFL Saints player Lance Collard (six games), were all suspended for homophobic slurs made on the field. Riak Andrew. Credit: Matt King / Getty Images
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