Adelaide Football Club CEO Andrew Fagan made the following statement in relation to a matter from the Elimination Final against the Western Bulldogs:

“We are aware of an internal investigation undertaken by the Western Bulldogs regarding the transmission of some limited game-sensitive information in the lead up to our recent final.

“Our Club strongly refutes any suggestion of wrongdoing.

“At no stage did our coaches meet to discuss any information received from an external source, nor did it alter our team selection, strategies or game plan.

“The Club will be making no further comment."