Richmond footballer Ricky Petterd may face inquiry over alleged abuse about women Mark Buttler, Jon Kaila
Herald Sun
December 28, 2012 RICHMOND player Ricky Petterd could be investigated over footage sent to Victoria Police of him allegedly making inappropriate comments about women.
The alleged "vile abuse" is believed to have been recorded on a mobile phone at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test.
A disgusted spectator emailed Richmond Football Club about the "absolutely appalling behaviour".
Police said if an offence had been committed, it would launch an investigation and charges could be laid.
Melbourne players Jeremy Howe and James Frawley - who were also marched from the MCG on Boxing Day - will be asked to explain themselves when the team returns on January 2.
The incident extends a horror period for the club, with allegations Dees officials set out to lose matches in 2009 to improve their draft position.
The AFL is expected to decide by the end of January if any charges should be laid.
After the incident, a fan told the Herald Sun Petterd was held back from attacking a man after he was mocked about his Brooklyn Nets basketball cap by players including Geelong's Jared Rivers.
"They (the players) had obviously been drinking all day but it was someone calling him 'Netty' - because of his hat - that made Petterd really angry and agitated," he said.
"Howe got angry and involved and they both had to be held back by Rivers."
Richmond Football Club president Gary March said last night he was "not interested in talking about it".
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