Richmond’s Mad Monday celebrations

From Ash Barty to Shrek-inspired costumes, Richmond players went all out for their Mad Monday celebrations, but some showed up a little worse for wear. SEE THE PICTURES

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Richmond players have turned out in style for the club’s Mad Monday celebrations after their 89-point thrashing over GWS at Saturday’s Grand Final.

Some were a little worse for wear while others posed with fans waiting outside.

Skipper Trent Cotchin arrived with a tennis racquet and later reappeared dressed as friend and world No.1 tennis star, Ash Barty.

Trent Cotchin (right) dressed as Ash Barty. Picture: Tony Gough

The doctor is in the house: Alex Rance dressed up in scrubs. Picture: Tony Gough

Norm Smith medallist Dustin Martin avoided the camera, ducking in a side door before collecting an Uber Eats order.

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Alex Rance donned a pair of scrubs and a surgical mask, while Shane Edwards lead a posse of “Meat is Murder” protesters.

Nathan Broad joins the protest. Picture: Tony Gough

Toby Nankervis (left) and Dustin Martin went in through a side door. Picture: Tony Gough

Star goalkicker Tom Lynch poked fun at teammate Alex Rance, who told Fox Footy in May last year: “I’m really proud of the way our list management has been over the last few years.

“Dusty is the best player in the competition, in my opinion, and deserves the dollars he gets.

“But I don’t necessarily believe that we should be upsetting the apple cart, to go and chase a big fish … he (Lynch) is the big tuna.”

Lynch dressed as a fruit farmer, posting a picture of his costume on Instagram with the caption: “Apple carts hey.”

Brandon Ellis said he and teammate Nathan Broad were feeling “very good” after celebrations across the weekend.

Fan Cooper Whalen, 9, was left star struck after snapping a photo with favourite player, Sydney Stack.

Sydney Stack (left) and Brandon Ellis (right). Picture: Tony Gough

The youngster was at the game on Saturday and was chuffed to meet his idol.

“He is my favourite,” the 9-year-old said.

“He always gives it 100 per cent even if it goes a different way.

“I just really like him.”

Premiership Tiger players getting on a bus to celebrate "Mellow Monday" in their Shrek-inspired costumes. Fraser Turner (right). Picture: Tony Gough

Some costumes were scarier than others. Picture: Tony Gough

Ivan Soldo. Picture: Tony Gough

Jack Ross in his “man child” costume, complete with nappy. Picture: Tony Gough

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Mum Nicole said she and Cooper, who travelled in from Aspendale Gardens, had purchased some memorabilia and were walking back to their car when they saw the players start to arrive.

“I think it’s made his day,” she said.

Josh Caddy (right) dressed as an AFL umpire. Picture: Tony Gough

Sister Derek Eggmolesse-Smith. Picture: Tony Gough

Originally published as Richmond’s Mad Monday celebrations