The AFL has responded after a number of players across the competition have been spotted inappropriately grabbing teammates.
Richmond pair Jayden Short and Nick Vlaustin were lashed for their gestures, which led to the pair issuing an apology on Friday.
Footage from two separate wins showed Short and Vlaustin grabbing the genitalia of Chol, with Vlaustin appearing to make inappropriate contact with Chol’s behind.
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More images appeared showing former Tiger now Saint Dan Butler and Richmond star Jack Riewoldt undertaking similar actions on teammates.
On Saturday, the AFL moved to end all such behaviour, labelling it “inappropriate, unacceptable and juvenile.”
FULL AFL STATEMENT
The actions of players touching several team-mates inappropriately during post game celebrations and / or during club theme songs is not in keeping with either club, community or AFL expectations.
The behaviour is inappropriate, unacceptable and juvenile. AFL players are professional athletes and set the example for the hundreds of thousands of kids playing football across the country.
It is the responsibility of each club and the players themselves to ensure this inappropriate behaviour is not repeated.
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