GIANTS midfielder Toby Greene has made the following statement in regards to being fined $1500 for spitting at an opposition player.

The incident involving Richmond’s Anthony Miles occurred in the second quarter of the round 14 match at the MCG on Saturday.

Greene said: "'There was no intention of spitting at Anthony, who's actually a mate of mine from his time with the GIANTS.

"I made it clear to him after the game that there was no offence intended and he accepted that without any issue.

"I've put it behind me and am looking forward to this weekend's match.”

The GIANTS host St Kilda at Spotless Stadium on Sunday July 12 at 1.10pm. Tickets from Ticketmaster.