Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has denied speculation of a rift between the club and the AFL.
It comes after Caroline Wilson reported on Wednesday night that the Tigers and the league are at “war” over Shai Bolton’s $20,000 fine and coach Damien Hardwick’s comments about Marvel Stadium.
“There is no doubt there is a war going on behind closed doors between Richmond and the AFL,” Wilson told Channel Nine’s Footy Classified.
“I absolutely think there is spite there on both sides.”
Tigers chief Gale was asked about the report and the club’s current relationship with the AFL.
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“Not at all (no ongoing feud),” Gale responded on SEN Breakfast.
“I’ve got a very good relationship, we’ve got great respect for the AFL, they’ve got a very tough job.
“They’ve led the COVID (situation) admirably over the last 18 months.
“Our relationships with all the key decision makers are very, very good. We’ll ask questions from time to time as all clubs do.
“I did see that report, I don’t think it’s a fair portrayal of our relationship, it’s a very strong one.”
The AFL moved Richmond's Round 11 match against Adelaide from the MCG to Giants Stadium in Sydney due to the latest COVID outbreak in Victoria.