Overview

• Izak Rankine delivered a public apology on arrival in Adelaide, saying he was deeply sorry, not a victim, and would also speak to the club’s AFLW squad.
• Coach Matthew Nicks said Rankine briefly addressed the group before the Crows’ match‑eve session and did not train, focusing on supporting teammates during finals preparation.
• The AFL integrity unit found he used a highly offensive homophobic slur, issuing a four‑match suspension reduced from a proposed five after what the league called compelling medical submissions, and he must complete Pride In Sport training.
• Adelaide sent Rankine to a European facility in Italy to train away from the spotlight after the sanction, and he has served one game of the suspension.
• In a separate case, a SANFL spectator who yelled the same slur at Glenelg captain Liam McBean was evicted at Adelaide Oval, with officials considering referral to SA Police.