Martin fined for jailhouse gesture

Gesture ... Dustin Martin cops a suspended fine. Source: Wayne Ludbey / News Limited

RICHMOND midfielder Dustin Martin has been hit with a suspended fine for his jailhouse gesture during the Tigers' semi-final loss on Sunday.

The AFL imposed a $2000 fine but suspended the sanction for two years after the gesture raised the ire of league heavyweights during the clash against Carlton at the MCG.

AFL football operations manager Mark Evans said the Martin was fined to try and stamp out controversial on-field gestures after Michael Hibberd made a similar signal against Gold Coast in Round 12.

Collingwood's Andrew Krakouer sparked as similar outrage after gesturing in a game shortly after his return from a stint in prison.

Evans said it was a warning to players against saluting those behind bars.

"We've imposed a $2000 fine, but suspended it, given we haven't taken action on these in the past," Evans told 3AW.

"If it keeps bobbing up I think the AFL will take action."

It adds to the Tigers' sour end to the season after they were knocked out of the finals by the Blues.

Warning ... Michael Hibberd gestures against Gold Coast. Source: News Limited

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