Another AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur An AFL-listed player who admitted using a homophobic slur in a VFL match has been banned for four games, with the league saying more work needs to be done. AAP · Jun 11
Suns ruckman investigated for alleged homophobic slur The AFL's integrity unit have launched an investigation into fringe Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match. AAP · Jun 7
Loveridge takes over as AFL appeals board chair The AFL appeals board has a new chair, after the fallout from the Lance Collard case prompted the league to sack Will Houghton KC from the role. AAP · May 21
Swans change Pride Game after Collard tribunal case Sydney have changed their annual Pride Game in the wake of the controversial Lance Collard tribunal case, ending a decade-long partnership with St Kilda. AAP · May 13
Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game. AAP · May 7
Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard. AAP · May 4
St Kilda forwards ruled out of clash with Carlton St Kilda will take on Carlton without injured recruit Liam Ryan, while spearhead Max King isn't yet ready to be considered for a recall at senior level. AAP · Apr 30
'Hasn't been the best week': AFL changes ARC system Two ARC incidents on Sunday continued a bad run for the AFL, which is reeling from last week's Lance Collard and Zac Butters controversies. AAP · Apr 27
AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language Melbourne captain Max Gawn says players were "embarrassed" by the AFL appeals board verdict declaring offensive language is "commonplace" in the game. AAP · Apr 25
‘Homophobia has no place’: AFL takes aim at own appeals board over Lance Collard’s reduced ban Andrew Dillon ‘specifically rejects’ reasoning for slashing suspension as verdict is upheld after St Kilda player allegedly used homophobic slur The Guardian - AU · Apr 24
AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings Lance Collard's lengthy suspension for a homophobic slur was reduced on appeal, but the AFL has smashed the appeals board over the decision and its reasoning. AAP · Apr 23
Collard's 'crippling' homophobic slur ban reduced The AFL appeal board has slashed St Kilda forward Lance Collard's suspension for using a homophobic slur in a VFL match. AAP · Apr 23
Collard maintains innocence as Saints appeal long ban St Kilda are taking young forward Lance Collard's nine-game ban for using a homophobic slur to an AFL appeals hearing. AAP · Apr 17
Port demand tribunal reform after Butters 'debacle' Port Adelaide want a reform of the AFL Tribunal process in the wake of the Zak Butters case which has been labelled a debacle. AAP · Apr 16
The Guardian - AU · Apr 15 From the Pocket: AFL tribunal verdicts sit as uneasily as any in recent memory The charges against Lance Collard and Zak Butters became classic ‘he said, she said’ cases but invariably it boiled down to what the AFL said
AAP · Apr 14 Saints consider appealing Collard's ban over slur The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
AAP · Apr 13 Saints' Collard to learn sanction for homophobic slur St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
AAP · Apr 12 'He's in a holding pattern': Saints coach on Collard St Kilda's coach says Lance Collard is in a holding pattern while awaiting sanction for again using a homophobic slur.
AAP · Apr 10 Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction.
AAP · Apr 9 Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.
AAP · Apr 2 Collard to face tribunal for alleged homophobic slur Lance Collard's swinging high hit on a VFL opponent has already earned him a suspension but it's an alleged homophobic slur that has put his career in jeopardy.
AAP · Mar 29 AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.
AAP · Mar 28 Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.
AAP · Aug 24, 2025 'That's what he does': Greene the hero in Giants win Inspired by Toby Greene's fourth-quarter performance, GWS have held on for a nailbiting win over St Kilda to guarantee themselves a home final in September.
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 Suspended Lance Collard resumes training with Saints St Kilda player Lance Collard has resumed training with his teammates after being handed a six-match ban for directing homophobic slurs towards VFL opponents.