Riak Andrew is banned for five weeks for using a "highly offensive" homophobic slur during a VFL game.
Andrew's ban takes in the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season as well as any VFL games during that period.
"I am deeply sorry for the word that I used in Saturday's game and any hurt that it has caused," Andrew said in a statement.
"While I did not understand the full impact of the words I used at the time, I certainly do now, and have deep regret for my actions."