Did Alex Rance take another dive in Richmond’s loss to Port Adelaide?

THE spotlight was on Alex Rance again with suggestions the Richmond defender may have staged for a free kick again in Friday night’s loss to Port Adelaide. WATCH THE INCIDENT

Alex Rance is bumped by Charlie Dixon in marking contest. Picture: Channel 7

THE spotlight was on Alex Rance again with suggestions the Richmond defender may have staged for a free kick again in Friday night’s loss to Port Adelaide.

Broadcaster Channel 7 asked fans on Twitter if Rance had dived following a one-on-one contest with Power forward Charlie Dixon late in the second quarter.

Rance was this week fined $1000 for staging after a theatrical tumble against Essendon last Saturday night.

Did Rance dive here?#AFLPowerTigers pic.twitter.com/UBJB4XivuX

— 7AFL (@7AFL) 8 June 2018

This time, however, Rance appeared to bumped off balance by Dixon with both players contesting the ball in Port’s forward line.

Despite falling to ground, Rance attempts to spoil as Dixon spilt the mark.

Against the Bombers last week, Rance was awarded a free kick when he overdramatically threw himself forward after a push from Shaun McKernan.

North Melbourne legend Wayne Carey said the All-Australian defender “has just got to cut that crap out”.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was shocked by the reaction to Rance’s dive and leapt to his player’s defence.

Surprisingly, the latest incident involving Rance divided opinion on social media.

Please tell me people aren’t serious about that incident with Alex Rance?

— Julian de Stoop (@JDESTOOP80_FOX) June 8, 2018

Kane: “What’s the penalty for a second dive offense?” #AFLPowerTigers

— AFL Nation (@AFLNation) June 8, 2018

If you think he has taken a dive you have no idea about body use and momentum. He tried to touch the ball whilst going down.

— Stevie Patrick (@StevieJPat20) 8 June 2018

Oh, and can someone let me know when Alex Rance’s trial in the Supreme Court is on whilst I’m away?

The way @Channel7 and the footy media have carried on this week you’d think he was facing a murder charge..

— Francis Leach (@SaintFrankly) June 8, 2018

A bit over the Rance diving hysteria. Have a 90kg guy bump you in the side when you commit to the ball and see what happens to you. It's simple physics #AFLPowerTigers

— Trevor Robinson (@thequietman73) 8 June 2018

Let me guess the #lookatme media will be all sanctimonious about Alex Rance getting pushed midair in contest by a bloke that weighs prob 110kg @Richmond_FC #AFLPowerTigers

— Steven Wright (@smwright1965) June 8, 2018

Alex Rance auditioning for next Superman movie

— Derek Mathieson (@dingoderek) June 8, 2018

Alex rance in fine form again pic.twitter.com/0X8UN7NREg

— Greg Brisbane (@GregBrisbane) June 8, 2018

Alex Rance has to stop the diving. Hes potentially one of the greats. But this will affect his legacy as a great if it continues #alexrance #richmondfc #afl #legacy #halloffame #diverdan

— BearsCantTalk (@JBearlin) June 8, 2018

Not as bad as last week, but still added to it...

— Liam Clarke🇦🇺 (@clarkeyySC) 8 June 2018

Yep. A push in the side and he goes flying.. Again.. Please don't do this to yourself rancey!

— Jayde Mills (@jaydeskittle) 8 June 2018

Bit of mayo on it. Thought he put a bit on with the marking contest with Dixon in the 1st q also

— Swamp (@swampd1515) 8 June 2018

Alex Rance dived/staged again tonight 😂😂😂 #AFLPowerTigers

— Daniel (@danniM1983) June 8, 2018