Gold Coast Suns defender Wil Powell has been slapped with a five-week ban after admitting to using a homophobic slur against a Lions rival on Sunday.
In a statement on Thursday, the club confirmed the AFL Integrity Unit had completed an investigation, which Powell fully co-operated with.
"As soon as the word came out of my mouth, I knew I had made a terrible mistake," Powell said.
"I have offered my apology to the Brisbane player and would like to publicly apologise for my comment. I will take full responsibility for what I said.
"I know there is no place for comments of that nature and I will accept the repercussions for my actions. I should have known better and I need to prove this with my actions moving forward."
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