Richmond joins the rest of the football world in mourning the passing of Jill Lindsay - the longest-serving employee in the history of the VFL/AFL.

Ms Lindsay died in Melbourne this morning after a battle with cancer.

“Australian Football has lost one of its finest administrators and a wonderful person,” said Richmond’s CEO Brendon Gale.

“Jill was a great friend and mentor to so many people throughout the football industry.

“Her knowledge of the game and its people was enormous, and she conducted herself with the utmost integrity and professionalism throughout her more than 40 years of service to the VFL/AFL.

“What many Richmond supporters may not know is that Jill was one of them - a very keen Tiger fan.

“It was probably only Jill’s total professionalism and dedication to her work at AFL headquarters that prevented her from more overtly showing her club allegiance.

“On behalf of the Club, I extend deepest sympathies to Jill’s family, friends and the AFL.