MRP / Trib. Will Powell (GC Suns) Banned for 5 rounds for using a homophobic slur during their loss to Brisbane.

[jannissary]

'Unacceptable': Suns respond as Powell banned for homophobic slur

Gold Coast's Wil Powell has been banned for five games, just a month after Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson was suspended for a similar slur

www.afl.com.au

Disappointing that it has happened again, but I can't say I'm too surprised.

 

[WheelAndDeal]

5 games is farkken ridiculous seriously

 

[Sherrinator]

5 games is farkken ridiculous seriously

A bit overboard since it wasn’t even said as hate speech

 

[Jibroni]

Seriously what a farcical decision. Whatever happened to sticks and stones.

 

[Sirlemsip]

5 games is farkken ridiculous seriously

It really isn't though

 

[Engimal v3]

Alright, I'm taking bets on how long it takes for someone to say he didn't mean to be homophobic and that everyone says these kinds of things. Any takers?

 

[mighty_lions]

5 weeks what a joke, wokeFL

 

[Adz2332]

This rubbish is getting out of hand
Just punch the guy and you'll get less

 

[Sherrinator]

Alright, I'm taking bets on how long it takes for someone to say he didn't mean to be homophobic and that everyone says these kinds of things. Any takers?

It’s already been said

 

[Adz2332]

It really isn't though

Yes it really is...

 

[Adz2332]

It’s already been said

What was the word this time?

 

[Engimal v3]

It’s already been said

How embarrassing for those posters

 

[jannissary]

It’s already been said

it's extremely disappointing to see that some people would rather see hate and bigotry fester within our game instead of it being welcoming to all.

 

[Bald]

Good (edit: good that he was suspended for as long as he was, incase it wasn't obvious) - may the next time be 6-7 and beyond until it stops.

 

[mighty_lions]

How embarrassing for those posters

how? you can physically assault someone and get less, actually embarrassing for you and the afl

 

[Struggle]

What makes it 2 games worse than Finlayson?

No issue with the 5 weeks, but consistency would be nice

 

[Mibie]

But you can punch a guy in the face….

 

[TheKanga]

5 games is crazy!
Almost as much as Webster got for seriously injuring a player.

AFL kinda being a bit ridiculous here.
They might as well just ban swearing on field.

 

[jannissary]

What makes it 2 games worse than Finlayson?

No issue with the 5 weeks, but consistency would be nice

The AFL opted for a harsher penalty for Powell given the proximity to the Finlayson incident in the hope this will deter similar conduct in the future.

"It is extremely disappointing to be dealing with a similar incident in only a matter of weeks," AFL general counsel Stephen Meade said.

 

[Headless]

Seriously what a farcical decision. Whatever happened to sticks and stones.

You reckon language can't be hurtful and harmful?

 

[jannissary]

You reckon language can't be hurtful and harmful?

they're from the School of Hard Knocks, nothing can hurt them, they're too tough for that!

 

[mighty_lions]

You reckon language can't be hurtful and harmful?

not more hurtful and harmful than actually physical assault....no

if someone walked down the street and whacked you in the guts or palmed you in the face or hit you in the back of the head would that be worse than someone calling you a *******, I know which one I would prefer

 

[Jeremias]

Good.

Next idiot who says something should get even more.

 

[Headless]

not more hurtful and harmful than actually physical assault....no

if someone walked down the street and whacked you in the guts or palmed you in the face or hit you in the back of the head would that be worse than someone calling you a *******, I know which one I would prefer

That's not what I asked, and you knows it's not what I asked.

 

[Bald]

What makes it 2 games worse than Finlayson?

No issue with the 5 weeks, but consistency would be nice

I recall after Finlayson was suspended it was stated (not by the AFL itself which I guess is frustrating) that suspensions will continue to increase.

I also recall Finlayson self reported essentially, it's possible this one was not - I don't have an opinion on whether or not that should make a difference but I assume it has been considered.