Richmond denies players 'making light' of Swans scandal on Mad Monday
The Richmond Football Club says players were not "referencing or making light of recent matters" in videos circulating from the team's post-season celebrations.
Richmond Football Club has firmly denied that its players were making light of recent issues in videos from their post-season celebrations. Footage recorded at a pub in Victoria showed players engaging in playful behavior, such as spanking each other. The club is aware of the footage, which has led to speculation of a connection to the Sydney Swans scandal.
Richmond players have expressed embarrassment over their actions, and the club has spoken to the players, who maintain they were not referencing the ongoing scandal. The Sydney Swans scandal involves allegations of misconduct by five players, leading to their suspension. AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon emphasized the importance of respecting women, stating that the actions of the suspended Swans players were far from the standards expected in the game.
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