In case Hawthorn fans didn’t think their trade period had gone bad enough they now have reason to worry about the sanity of big-name recruit Ty Vickery.
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The former Tiger has revealed a deep love of cats while talking on the club’s website show Getting to Know You.
But while cat people can be strange enough, Vickery has taken it to another level.
"I've got cat backpacks," the ruckman revealed.
"I put them in the backpack and take them for a walk. There's a little viewing window and ventilation for them, so they get out and see the world."
Just to confirm he isn’t taking the piss, Vickery’s wife, tennis star Arina Rodionova, posted a picture on Instagram of what looks like an unhappy moggy stuck in a tumble dryer.
Here's a video of the big man enjoying himself in a 'cat cafe' in Tokyo.
I bet Richmond supporters keep feeling better every day.