AFL commentator sparks outrage with homophobic slur

AFL commentator Brian Taylor has faced backlash after making a homophobic comment about Geelong player Harry Taylor on Channel 7's Saturday Night Footy show.

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Brian Taylor. (Getty)

AFL commentator Brian Taylor sparked outrage at the weekend when he described Geelong player Harry Taylor as a “p****er” during a pre-game broadcast of Channel 7's Saturday Night Footy show, the ABC reports.

"I don't know whether you guys down there can hear me or not. I am up here getting ready for the game and I've just seen that c**p from Harry - he's a big p****er, I mean give them this one Harry," he said.

"You can't be doing the old royal wave. Next thing you'll have your mum and dad out there."

The comments quickly sparked backlash on social media.
Taylor later apologised for the comments.

"In the pre-game show I said something that I regret, and I sincerely apologise in regard to Harry Taylor and anyone - and particularly Harry and any of his friends - that were offended by my remark," he said.

"I apologise for that and I sincerely regret any harm that I have caused. So, sorry for that."


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