COLLINGWOOD recruit Adam Treloar has taken to social media to justify his comments about Richmond.

Treloar went public this week with his reasons for choosing Collingwood over Richmond, saying in his opinion the Pies had "a better list, a younger list, who in a couple of years time can hopefully win a premiership."

In what could be seen as a partial retraction, but stopping short of an apology, the 22-year-old passionately implored the footy public not to judge him as a person. 

The former Giant drew on the terror attacks in Paris and death of New Zealand rugby union legend Jonah Lomu, urging fans to think about their priorities.

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"I never once had a dig at Richmond, I thanked them heaps for there (sic) interest and effort in me and I wish them nothing but the best," Treloar tweeted.

"I got asked the question why I choose (sic) to play for the pies (sic), and of course people are going to disagree with me because people have different opinions, it's human nature.

"But don't judge me as a person because of a game that only takes up such a small part of my life. ITS JUST A GAME (sic)."

"So much more important things in life then (sic) football.

"i.e Family/Friends, tragic events that happened in Paris.

"(The) Passing of Jonah Lomu at such a young age.

"Think about your priorities and the stuff that is going on in the world, rather than having a crack at someone over a game that we play.

"I'm very grateful for my opportunity to play for the Collingwood Football Club."

His comments on Wednesday have drawn criticism and ridicule, including from Richmond legend Kevin Barlett who called the young player "delusional" and suggested the "poor kid has been brainwashed by some propaganda witch doctor." 

Treloar's move to Collingwood in the recent trade period proved to be controversial, after he had surgery without the Giants' knowledge and a Pies produced video interview with him went public before the deal was officially done.