Overview

• Izak Rankine returned from an overseas training break and delivered a prepared, emotional apology at Adelaide Airport, saying he takes full responsibility for using a homophobic slur.
• The AFL reduced an initial five-match proposal to a four-game ban, with CEO Andrew Dillon citing "compelling medical submissions" from the Crows without disclosing details.
• Rankine has served one match and will only be eligible this season if Adelaide lose their qualifying final to Collingwood and then progress to the grand final.
• He will complete further Pride In Sport education and plans to apologise in person to Crows AFL and AFLW teammates.
• In a separate SANFL final, a spectator who used the same slur toward Glenelg captain Liam McBean was evicted from Adelaide Oval, with venue management indicating possible referral to SA Police.