'Remorseful' Port star apologises for homophobic slur

UPDATED: Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has spoken out after the AFL announced it was investigating a homophobic slur made by him towards an Essendon player during their round-four encounter on Friday.

It had been reported by afl.com.au that the slur, made by Finlayson and directed at an unnamed Essendon player, was picked up on the on-field umpires’ microphones.

The comment was brought to attention after it was denounced by Bombers players.

Finlayson has since admitted to making a homophobic slur against an Essendon opponent during the third quarter of the match.

“A contrite Finlayson made the club aware during the three-quarter time break and apologised to the victim on [the] field after the final siren last night,” Port Adelaide said in a club statement on Saturday night.

“Finlayson, who will be counselled by club leaders in the coming days, will provide a statement [on Sunday].

“The club will now wait for the AFL to complete its investigation.”

On Sunday, Finlayson said he is taking full responsibility for what happened.