Adelaide has received a $50,000 sanction from the AFL after players and staff were found to have not appropriately worn facemasks on a flight last Sunday.

The Crows conducted an investigation, while asking the League to do the same, after other passengers raised concerns and Crows CEO Tim Silvers said the Club had not lived up to its own standards, nor those of the community.

“We are well aware of our responsibilities and the need to adhere to guidance and protocols put in place by the AFL and health authorities, Silvers said.

“We failed in this area and we would like to apologise to the other passengers on the plane.

“Our Club accepts the AFL’s penalty and from top to bottom owns this error in judgement.

“We were complacent and this matter must serve as a reminder to be vigilant in playing our part to try and limit the spread of COVID-19.

“It is a privilege to be playing games during these challenging times and we acknowledge the government requirement for people to wear facemasks in airports and on all domestic commercial flights.”