Richmond Players Clarify Mad Monday | Adelaide News

Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Richmond Football Club is defending its players after viral clips from their “Mad Monday” party showed playful spanking and a belt—fueling rumors it was a dig at the Sydney Swans scandal. The club insists the antics were innocent, with players reportedly embarrassed by the footage. Despite finishing second-last with just three wins, the Tigers say their behavior had nothing to do with recent AFL controversies. The Garfield Hotel hosting the event also jumped in, calling the players “respectful” and “fun,” blaming media for amplifying the moment. This comes as AFL boss Andrew Dillon reiterates…