""Izak Rankine reached out to our founder, Brett, and they caught up for a yarn last week. They had an open and honest conversation about the past couple of months and its impacts." "Izak expressed his remorse for his actions and desire to build a connection with Rainbow Crows, and assist in making positive changes in the club and our game," the caption continued. "We thank Izak for the yarn, wish him a nice break, great upcoming season, and look forward to building a connection.""
"At Adelaide Airport on his return to Australia, Rankine told reporters: "I want to start by saying how deeply sorry I am for what I said. There was no excuse, it was wrong and I take full responsibility. "I'm disappointed in myself and I know I have let a lot of people down. "I want to apologise to anyone who I have hurt and offended. I understand that word was offensive, harmful, it's hurtful and has no place in our game or our society.""
Izak Rankine, a forward for the Adelaide Crows, received a four-match ban after using a homophobic slur in a match against Collingwood, following an initial five-match suspension. He apologised on return to Australia, saying he was deeply sorry, took full responsibility, and acknowledged the word was offensive, harmful and had no place in the game or society. Rankine met with Rainbow Crows founder Brett McAloney for an open and honest conversation; he expressed remorse, a desire to build connection with LGBTQ+ supporters and to assist in making positive changes at the club. He missed the final home-and-away game and will return in Round 2 next season.
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