Brian Taylor has landed in hot water for remarks on air about Geelong's Harry Taylor. Source: Supplied
BRIAN Taylor has made a public apology after he sparked outrage by calling Geelong defender Harry Taylor a "big poofter" on live TV.
The outspoken commentator made the comment after footage was shown on Channel 7's Saturday Night Footy panel show of Harry Taylor being chaired from the field last weekend.
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The former Richmond and Collingwood full-forward is a long-time critic of players celebrating "minor" milestones and the popular Cat's unusual wave after his 150th game forced him to interject into the panel discussion.
"I don't know whether you guys down there can hear me or not. I am up here getting ready for the game and I've just seen that crap from Harry — he's a big poofter," Taylor said.
Brian Taylor wasn't impressed by this wave from Harry Taylor after his 150th match. Source: Getty Images
"You can't be doing the old royal wave, next thing you'll have your mum and dad out there."
The comments were met with laughter by some of Seven's panel that consisted of Luke Darcy, Cameron Ling, Sam Lane, Matthew Richardson and Mick Molloy.
At halftime of Sydney's clash with Carlton, which Taylor is calling, he made the following statement:
"In the pre-game show I said something that I regret, and I sincerely apologise in regard to Harry Taylor and anyone, and particularly Harry and any of his friends, that were offended by my remark.
"I apologise for that and I sincerely regret any harm that I have caused."
Taylor's original comment sparked a Twitter meltdown, with many viewers calling for his sacking.
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It's not the first time Taylor has landed in hot water for comments perceived as homophobic.
Earlier this season he used this description of 3AW colleague Seb Costello's dress sense: "I don't want to offend his upbringing or his parents ... but he looks gay. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just a look as sophisticated is a look, as daggy is a look. You look gay."
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