Investigations are underway in both the Australian Football League (AFL) and Super Rugby Pacific following incidents of alleged abuse. Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under investigation after admitting to using a homophobic slur against an Essendon player. Finlayson has released a video apologizing, stating, "I take full responsibility...the word I used is very unacceptable in the game of football." AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has stated that Finlayson will be held accountable for his actions. Additionally, the rugby community is addressing an incident where Fijian star Frank Lomani was reportedly subjected to racial abuse by a Melbourne Rebels fan. Rugby officials and the Fijian Drua team have condemned the abuse, with calls for serious action against the spectator involved. Mick Byrne commented on the incident, describing it as a disgrace and expressing disbelief at the behavior towards Fijian players.
Fijian Drua condemn alleged racist abuse of Lomani by Melbourne fan https://t.co/MmyNumE7tQ https://t.co/DcbctKCwPU
🗣️ "It’s a disgrace. It’s ridiculous that someone is going to come to a game and stoop to that level in 2024." #SuperRugbyPacific 🇫🇯 Fijian Drua boss demands life ban after alleged racial slur. https://t.co/HIaMHcPRH1
“It's a disgrace. You lose your right to come and watch the football live. It’s ridiculous. These Fijian players provide some of the best spectacles of the game ... and yet they’re exposed to this low behaviour. It blows my mind." Mick Byrne goes WHACK https://t.co/MWFzbsDWCt https://t.co/qKhxwlViyl
#BREAKING 🚨 Port Adelaide has released a video of Jeremy Finlayson apologising for using a homophobic slur against an Essendon opponent "I take full responsibility...the word I used is very unacceptable in the game of football" #6NewsAU #AFL | https://t.co/eU0kSSqP9E https://t.co/U56BiIXdcq
Rugby chiefs investigate allegation Fijian star was racially abused by Rebels fan. https://t.co/Fu4Zzn4WRS
AFL investigates as Port Power forward Jeremy Finlayson admits to homophobic slur https://t.co/4dhVe6xc4A
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has promised Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will be made accountable for the homophobic slur he had admitted directing at an Essendon player. https://t.co/bu7v7lmIj9
💬 "Something seriously wrong with the administration." Full story. 👇 #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/4dE0cXB7N7
😡 Ugly scenes in Melbourne. 👇 Frank Lomani was reportedly subjected to racial abuse. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/M45boMblos
After his red card, Frank Lomani was racially abuse by a spectator. https://t.co/qFRcP6fXBi
An investigation into an alleged slur made by Jeremy Finlayson towards an Essendon player is taking place. @CalTwomey has the details. https://t.co/jIY0dN727b