Footy fans were quick to question Adam Goodes' motives after TV footage showed him with his arm between the legs of Richmond opponent Taylor Hunt on Friday night.

It wasn't just the game-day reports of star spearheads Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett during the shock loss to the Tigers that may invite some scrutiny from the AFL match review panel.

Adam Goodes and Tiger Taylor Hunt clash at quarter-time. Credit:Channel Seven

Hunt and Goodes clashed on the stroke of quarter-time at the SCG. As the veteran Swan got to this feet he appeared to place his arm between the legs of the Tiger.

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Some watching the match on Channel Seven were quick to take to social media to accuse the two-time Brownlow medallist of performing a "squirrel grip" on his opponent.

Players from both clubs continued to clash after the incident before they made their way to their respective huddles.