Malthouse keeps Rules job despite player slur

THE AFL has confirmed that Mick Malthouse will remain as manager of the Australian International Rules side that tours Ireland in October, despite being disciplined for a “highly offensive” exchange of words with an opposition player.

The Collingwood coach’s position had been questioned after he was fined AUS$7,500 (€5,144) for calling St Kilda’s Stephen Milne a “f**king rapist” during the quarter-time break.

Milne was hit with a $3,000 (€2,057) fine for making remarks about Malthouse’s age and the sexuality of his assistant, Paul Licuria. Licuria was also fined $3,000 (€2,057) for using unacceptable language.