Overview
- Koby Evans, who used a homophobic slur in Brisbane’s VFL game against Coburg on Saturday, received a four-match suspension.
- The ban covers AFL rounds 9 through 12 and the corresponding VFL fixtures, with required LGBTQI+ inclusion education.
- The AFL said he immediately admitted the remark and apologised, which led to a reduction from the standard five-week sanction.
- Brisbane CEO Sam Graham said Evans addressed teammates and the club will provide support and education to reinforce an inclusive environment.
- PerthNow noted this is the eighth such case in three years and referenced the recent Lance Collard appeal that fueled governance tensions, including the removal of the Appeals Board chair.