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'Dog act': Chicken wing controversy erupts after Riewoldt tackle

Richmond superstar Jack Riewoldt has come under some scrutiny during the Tigers’ Anzac Day Eve clash with Melbourne for what appeared to be a chicken wing tackle.

The Tigers forward wrapped up Demons youngster Bailey Fritsch halfway through the third quarter, but appeared to pull his opponent’s arm behind his back before releasing him.

Channel 7 commentator Wayne Carey said Riewoldt had realised what he was doing and released the tackle early enough not to be in trouble, but fans were unimpressed on social media.

Is Jack Riewoldt in trouble? Image: Channel 7
Is Jack Riewoldt in trouble? Image: Channel 7

“If he twists that right behind him…I think he realises it’s probably not the right position here,” Carey said during the broadcast.

The reaction online was swift, with many comparing it to Chris Judd’s infamous tackle on North Melbourne’s Leigh Adams, which earned the then-Carlton star a four game suspension.

Richmond’s injury woes continue

Despite claiming a convincing win over the Demons on Wednesday night, the injury curse continued to dog the Tigers.

Riewoldt was seen going into the rooms in the fourth quarter of the blowout win over Melbourne.

Several reports from the ground indicated the Tigers star was having problems with his knee.