Richmond are the latest AFL club to hit out at vile racist slurs directed at their players, with a pair of Tigers subject to online abuse.
On a night where Richmond celebrated their 13th win of the season, a 66-point hammering over the Bombers, the celebrations were soured by disgraceful 'fan' behaviour.
On Sunday the Tigers released a statement condemning the conduct of "pathetic individuals", with an investigation led by the AFL's Integrity Unit underway.
"Last night two Richmond players were the subject of vile racist abuse online," the statement reads.
"The Club condemns the behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
"Racism is reprehensible and must stop.
"The pathetic individuals who choose to behave in such way need to be called out.
"The Club has referred the matter to AFL integrity who will now seek to identify the individuals."
The incident is the latest unfortunate instance in a matter of weeks, with Carlton, Melbourne and Brisbane recently required to call out racist abuse directed at their players.
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