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RICHO’S TOP 10: Izak Rankine’s brain fade is going to cost him and the Adelaide Crows dearly.

Izak Rankine has become the sixth AFL-listed player to be banned for making homophobic remarks, with all of the cases falling in a 16-month period.

Fremantle has pinned its faith in big-bodied midfielder Hayden Young for Sunday’s sudden-death clash with the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

The AFL said there was one part of the Crows’ submission to lessen their stars suspension the league took very seriously, but Andrew Dillon has refused to detail why.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Bob Simpson revolutionised our national cricket system, but it seems some of his invaluable lessons have been forgotten by our current crop of stars.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has responded to accusations of hypocrisy over the hiring of Snoop Dogg for AFL grand final entertainment following Izak Rankine’s homophobic slur ban.

UPDATE: Adelaide star Izak Rankine says he’s ‘very sorry’ after learning his fate following his homophobic comment on the field last weekend. See the details of his suspension here.

Perth Wildcats have signed Jaron Rillie - the son of coach John Rillie - as a development player for the upcoming NBL season.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy was asked about his club being linked to Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and his response was surprising.

The troubled Western Bulldogs forward can be seen nearby when a fight breaks out at a Melbourne hotspot.

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has spoken candidly about his contract situation as the likelihood of a move to Brisbane increases. Get the latest here.

Superstar striker Sam Kerr has broken her silence on her Chelsea comeback, vowing to return to the top of the goalscoring lists.

‘He’s the most impressive football person that I have ever worked with.’

Adelaide have cited the US rapper megastar in its defence as it desperately tries to keep a slim hope alive Izak Rankine will play again this season.

DANE ELDRIDGE: The Roosters chief deal-maker rarely gets it wrong, but paying $800k to an ageing and fading star is looking like a very poor investment.