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‘Should’ve provided more context’: Finlayson responds to comments on homophobic slur ban

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AFL: The League has defended the three week suspension handed down to Jeremey Finlayson, despite accusations of double standards after North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson was only handed a fine.

A remorseful Finlayson apologised multiple times for the single-word homophobic slur directed at an Essendon player in Round 4 that resulted in a three-match suspension — a ban the AFL said could’ve been more severe if not for his contrition.

“That’s it. That’s tipped me over the edge. That’s about it. We’ll leave it there and that and move on.”In a club statement released later on Wednesday, Finlayson said he got his wording wrong. “What I said on the field that night was totally unacceptable. I knew that at the time and I know it now. I stress, I have no issue with the sanction at all.”Finlayson’s ban prompted criticism of double standards after North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson escaped with a $20,000 fine for a homophobic slur towards St Kilda players earlier this season.

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