1 week ago ‘There was no excuse’: Izak Rankine returns to Australia, apologises for using homophobic slur

Banned Adelaide star Izak Rankine has fought back tears while issuing a public apology for using a homophobic slur.

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3 w. ago Disappointed, frustrated: Crows veteran speaks out on Rankine’s ban

Chelsea Randall is one of the most respected figures at the Adelaide Crows. Also openly gay, she spoke out about her thoughts on clubmate Izak Rankine’s ban for directing a homophobic slur at a rival.

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3 w. ago Lawyer up and fight them on the benches: The inside story of the Izak Rankine case

The AFL offered a five-match ban, which, to Adelaide’s chagrin, soon became public knowledge. The club’s submission to have Rankine’s ban reduced included two key arguments.

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3 w. ago AFL appoints former Labor spinner as media supremo; Freo spy booted from Dogs training

A former heavyhitter of the Victorian Labor Party has a new job at the AFL. Spy games are afoot at Whitten Oval ahead of the must-win clash between the Dockers and Bulldogs, and Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has spoken about the ban imposed on his star playmaker Izak Rankine.

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3 w. ago Strong but fair: Why the AFL made the right call with Izak Rankine ban

Rankine’s suspension for using a homophobic slur is a lesson for all, and hopefully a spur for the AFL to introduce a code of conduct for inappropriate on-field comments.

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3 w. ago No Wednesday call on Rankine as Crows given extra time to respond to AFL

The AFL has granted Adelaide an extension to respond to its proposed ban for Izak Rankine, pushing a decision back another day.

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3 w. ago Why the AFL’s decision on the Izak Rankine case has been delayed

The Crows and their star are still awaiting the outcome of the league’s investigation, which could rule him out of this year’s finals series.

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