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2mo ago

Jack Graham Suspended for Four Games Over Homophobic Slur

The Integrity Unit mandated Pride in Sport training for Graham to reinforce the league’s zero-tolerance stance on homophobic language.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Jack Graham of the Eagles runs with the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 08 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on May 3, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Jack Graham of the Eagles in action during the round three AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium, on March 30, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Jack Graham has been banned.

Overview

  • The AFL banned Graham for four matches after he admitted using a homophobic slur during Round 17 against Greater Western Sydney.
  • Graham’s self-reporting of the incident to West Coast Eagles prompted an immediate Integrity Unit investigation and reduced his potential sanction.
  • He has publicly apologized to the opposing player and will complete mandatory Pride in Sport education as part of his punishment.
  • West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan and coach Andrew McQualter have voiced full support for Graham’s character and commitment to learning from the mistake.
  • The ban follows last season’s escalating suspensions for Jeremy Finlayson, Wil Powell and Lance Collard as the AFL steps up enforcement of its anti-vilification code.