The Giants' thrilling win over the Swans on Saturday night has ended on a disappointing note after Heath Shaw was allegedly picked up on an on-field microphone calling Sydney player, Tom Papley an "f---ing retard".
During the third quarter of the fiery clash at the SCG, Shaw was involved in a scuffle between Papley where he was placed in a headlock by his Sydney opponent. As Papley ran to the bench, Shaw's insult was broadcast, forcing Fox Footy commentator Jason Dunstall to apologise to viewers. GWS coach Leon Cameron said he wanted to find out more details about the incident before making a decision on whether the former Collingwood player should face a club ban. He stated that he had spoken with club officials on the matter and would speak publicly about it when ready. "We'll use the next 24 hours to have a really good discussion about actually what happened," Cameron said. "So it's hard for me to comment any further until I actually hear what happened. We'll have a discussion with the people involved and see where that leads." The incident has left many in the football community divided on the issue of whether footballers are allowed to use insults such as "retard" towards other players. Shaw's sledge has been described as insulting towards people with disabilities. Do you think Heath Shaw's comment was too far? Are people overreacting? Sound off in the comments.
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