Richmond forward Josh Caddy has apologised after receiving criticism for sledges he made in his side's Thursday night win over Hawthorn.
The star Tiger could be heard on the umpire's mic calling Hawks Daniel Howe and James Frawley "spastic" on two occasions in the 31-point qualifying final win at the MCG.
Check out the Howe incident below (language warning):
Caddy was also fined for two separate incidents in the match, once for stomping on Howe's hand and another incident in which he caught the young Hawk in a headlock with his legs.
Though it was the verbal stuff that the 25-year-old felt the need to apologise for on Tuesday.
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Caddy took to Instagram with the following message:
"I'd like to apologise for the way I acted during last Thursday night's game," he wrote.
"I apologise to both James and Daniel for the remark I made and am deeply remorseful to have offended people in the community.
"The insensitive comments were made in the heat of the moment but that is no excuse and I accept that the language over-stepped the mark, was a terrible look, and is totally unacceptable.
"For that, I am truly sorry."
Caddy has played a starring role for Richmond in 2018, averaging 17 touches and more than two goals per game.
He matched those figures last Thursday in helping the reigning premiers to a week off ahead of an MCG preliminary final meeting with either Collingwood or GWS.
