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St Kilda Football Club is naturally disappointed with the decision handed down by the AFL disciplinary tribunal this afternoon.

The process is ongoing, with further submissions from both parties to be made on any penalty. A date for this next step is yet to be confirmed.

The club is also reviewing the tribunal's written findings and will consider its position, including avenues of appeal. We will continue to support Lance throughout this process.

As the matter remains ongoing, the club will make no further comment at this time.

The AFL acknowledges the decision of the independent disciplinary tribunal today to uphold the charge against Lance Collard of the St Kilda Football Club following a finding that he breached AFL Rule 2.3(a) (Conduct Unbecoming) by the use of a homophobic slur directed towards an opponent in a VFL match on March 27.

A sanction hearing will now be convened to determine the sanction at a date and time to be determined.

The AFL has no tolerance for the use of homophobic language in our game and its expectations have been made extremely clear to all of our players, including by education that all AFL and VFL players receive.

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