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The AFL reportedly tried to silence WAGs on social media last season by imposing a set of rules on players and their wives living in the 'transitional' Covid hub.
An email was sent to all the wives and girlfriends last year, demanding they follow the guidelines or face being ejected from the base, reports The Australian.
The rules included the responsible consumption of alcohol, not having nannies on site and not posting 'negative' content about the league on social media.
Restrictions: The AFL reportedly tried to silence WAGs on social media last season by imposing a set of rules on players and their wives living in the 'transitional' Covid hub. Pictured: Tayla Damir, the fiancée of Richmond player Nathan Broad
The WAGs also couldn't have visits from families or friends living outside the hub, nor could they bring in alcohol from outside retailers.
They were also prohibited from leaving the transitional hub at any time.
'If you fail to abide by any of the terms of this Agreement or any reasonable direction... this may result in you being removed from the Transitional Hub and returning [home]… and/or the AFL no longer covering the costs of your stay in the Transitional Hub,' the email stated.
The email was reportedly sent out after several Covid breaches occurred.
One of these breaches involved Richmond captain Trent Cotchin's wife, Brooke Cotchin, visiting a day spa.
Brooke was trolled online after breaking hub protocols to get a
