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AFL 'specifically rejects' suggestion slurs commonplace among players

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon rejected comments made by appeals board chair Will Houghton KC regarding the prevalence of abusive language among players. Houghton had suggested such language is common in the competitive sport after reducing Lance Collard's suspension for a homophobic slur. Dillon emphasized that homophobia has no place in Australian football and called for stronger action.

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