AFL investigating alleged incident involving Richmond AFL coach Damien Hardwick

The AFL is investigating an incident through which Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was allegedly concerned in an alternate of phrases with Williamstown gamers throughout a heated VFL conflict on Saturday.

In line with a Information Corp report, Hardwick allegedly referred to as Williamstown gamers “weak f***ing pricks” at quarter time within the contest at Punt Highway Oval.

Footage from the match confirmed Williamstown participant Darby Henderson being pushed into the fence by Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell.

Henderson retaliated, showing to strike Mansell with an elbow to the again from behind, knocking the AFL-listed Tiger to the bottom.

The contact left Mansell clutching at his again and a melee ensued earlier than he took his free kick.

Hardwick, who was watching from the sidelines, acquired concerned on the break in play.

“We’re searching for some additional data from Richmond in relation to an alternate between their senior coach and a Williamstown participant throughout Saturday’s VFL match,” an AFL spokesperson stated in a press release on Monday afternoon.

Earlier within the day, Richmond believed the matter can be taken no additional.

“The membership acknowledges there was an alternate of phrases following an incident within the first quarter which led to a Williamstown participant being reported for tough conduct,” the Tigers stated in a membership assertion.

“So far as the membership is anxious, that’s the finish of the matter.”

The incident occurred lower than 24 hours after Richmond’s AFL finals hopes took successful within the weird draw with Fremantle on Friday evening.

The Tigers sit ninth, with only one win within the final 5 rounds.

AAP