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McLachlan says AFL ‘doing what we were asked’ in naming panel to conduct Hawthorn review

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has said there is no guarantee the complainants in the Hawthorn cultural review would participate in the external investigation. Key…

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AFL reveals panel for Hawthorn review as lawyer of First Nations family speaks out

The independence of the AFL’s proposed investigation into allegations against former Hawthorn coaches is being questioned by families interviewed for the club’s cultural safety review….

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Hodge throws support behind Hawthorn coaches

Three-time Hawthorn premiership captain Luke Hodge has thrown his support behind his former Hawks coaches, following allegations in an external review that the club mistreated…

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Clarkson concerned AFL investigation into Hawthorn allegations may be undermined

Four-time AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has released a second statement addressing Hawthorn’s alleged mistreatment of First Nations players during his time in charge of…

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Lions chair backs ‘father figure’ Fagan ahead of investigation into Hawthorn allegations

Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has thrown his support behind senior coach Chris Fagan, who is preparing to be a part of an investigation into…

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AFL clubs urged by WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister to hold reviews after Hawthorn racism allegations

WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti says all AFL clubs should conduct internal reviews into their treatment of Indigenous players in the wake of allegations…

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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan denies wrongdoing over Hawthorn allegations

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he is “shocked and deeply distressed” by claims made about Hawthorn’s treatment of First Nations players. Key points: Fagan…

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Clarkson to delay North Melbourne start as AFL investigates Hawthorn racism allegations

North Melbourne says incoming coach Alastair Clarkson will delay the start of his tenure at the club while the AFL investigates allegations regarding Hawthorn’s treatment…

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Hawthorn racism review reveals shock allegations against former coaches

An external review commissioned by the Hawthorn Football Club will reveal allegations that key figures at the AFL club demanded the separation of young First…

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Swans go down to Saints in AFLW debut, Essendon beats Hawthorn at Docklands

St Kilda has denied Sydney a fairytale AFLW debut as Kate Shierlaw booted four goals to set up a 29-point victory in front of a…

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