Below is a statement from Richmond’s CEO Brendon Gale following today’s AFL announcement that the 2020 AFL season will now be played over 17 rounds... 

“As a Club, our number one priority is to support all efforts to reduce the impact of this significant threat to public health. We support the decision taken today as it gives us the best chance to do that, while also preserving the 2020 AFL season, albeit in a different format,” Gale said.

“As we all know, this is a rapidly evolving situation and things could change again at any moment. Our Club stands ready to support any further decisions that make the wellbeing of the community a priority.”

“These are difficult times for all of us but, as always, our members, supporters and partners have given us enormous strength. This Club has experienced some difficult times in its history but it is our members, supporters and partners that have enabled us to survive and thrive. We will get through this together.”