The Richmond Tigers engaged in traditional 'Mad Monday' celebrations at the Garfield Hotel, located southeast of Melbourne, on Monday night. This occurred as an investigation continues into the conduct of the Sydney Swans.
Tigers players were observed drinking beers and participating in drinking games on the hotel's balcony. Some players removed their shirts, while others wore local netball jerseys, and some were seen whipping each other with belts. The team concluded its season on Saturday with a 57-point loss to the Geelong Cats. During the 2026 season, Richmond secured three victories, two against West Coast and one against Essendon.
The celebrations by the Richmond players have gained attention in light of the ongoing inquiry into the Sydney Swans. Five Swans players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice, and James Jordon—were previously suspended for breaching club standards. These sanctions are separate from a police investigation into allegations of sexual assault stemming from events at the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne on August 17. The club determined that the five players violated standards by staying out late, consuming alcohol, and bringing women back to the hotel. No charges have been filed, and the players have denied any wrongdoing.