Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

St Kilda player Lance Collard is under AFL investigation for an alleged homophobic slur, less than two years after serving a six-game ban for the same offence.

Late on Saturday, the Saints revealed the AFL integrity unit was looking into an incident involving their players during Friday's VFL game against Frankston.

The AFL website later reported that the player was Collard, who was banned in 2024 for slurs in the VFL.

Collard will also face scrutiny for high contact on a Frankston player, sparking an on-field brawl.

"St Kilda is aware of an alleged incident involving one of its players during last night's VFL match against Frankston," the club said.

"The club takes matters of this nature extremely seriously and is working closely with the AFL integrity unit as it conducts its investigation into the matter.

"While this process is underway, it would be inappropriate for the club to comment further."

Collard has played 15 AFL games for the Saints since his 2024 debut.