Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel is the latest AFL-listed player to be banned for a homophobic slur.
Knobel, who is yet to make his debut, was suspended for four games after an AFL investigation.
The AFL said the Suns reported the "highly offensive" slur and Knobel admitted to the incident, which happened last Saturday during their VFL game against Brisbane.
The league added the ban was consistent with other cases where the player had self-reported, showed remorse and apologised.
"Homophobia and homophobic language have absolutely no place anywhere ... the incident demonstrates that there is still more work to be done," AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley said.
Knobel said in a club statement he accepted the repercussions of what he had done.
