AFLPA boss Paul Marsh criticises AFL over double standards after league bans Jeremy Finlayson for three weeks over homophobic remark
AFLPA boss Paul Marsh has hit out at the AFL for what he believes are double standards in the treatment of Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson's homophobic remarks.for the comment made towards an Essendon player last week, and he will also be required to attend Pride in Sport training, which he will pay for.and handed a two-match ban that was suspended for two years after he made a homophobic comment towards St Kilda players Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard.
"If this type of conduct is a three-week sanction for a player, it should be for everyone involved in the game and this should be clear to everyone in the industry up front rather than the open-ended approach that is currently in place." "The importance of this can't be underestimated. I think it's really important to acknowledge the fact this is a positive step for Jeremy in particular and others at the clubs that will be taking part in the education.ABC Sport Daily is your daily sports conversation. We dive into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that’s making headlines.