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AFL appoints panel to investigate Hawthorn racism allegations

It remains unclear whether the five players at the centre of the claims will take part in the investigation

The Guardian - AU

AFL selects panel to examine racism claims

The AFL has confirmed a panel to examine serious allegations of racism levelled at Hawthorn and coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.

AAP

Act fast on AFL racism row: Hawk Kennett

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett hopes an AFL investigation into alleged racism at his club can be completed by Christmas.

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Hawks president Jeff Kennett criticises First Nations players for speaking to media over racism allegations

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett tells members at the Hawks' best and fairest awards night it was "unfair" for the three First Nations players to speak to ABC journalists.

ABC News

Kennett welcomes WorkSafe's Hawthorn probe

Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has again criticised Indigenous players and their partners who went public with racism allegations against the club.

AAP

Former Hawks skipper Luke Hodge supports Hawthorn coaches after racism allegations are made in club review

Three-time Hawks premiership skipper Luke Hodge backs his former Hawthorn coaches, as the AFL investigates allegations of racism.

ABC News

Could the Hawthorn review unleash a new reckoning in the AFL?

Any integrity unit investigation is expected to vindicate either the players or the former Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson and other club staff

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Hawthorn AFL football club president Jeff Kennett addresses racism review in letter to members

Club president Jeff Kennett has written to Hawthorn members to reassure them the club will cooperate with the AFL's investigation into historic racism allegations, but also to express disappointment that club figures were publicly named.

ABC News

Indigenous players allegedly abused at Hawthorn should receive compensation and public apology, review recommends

Internal cultural review published by News Corp Australia states ‘allegations of abuse, racial vilification and bullying’ could amount to human rights violations

The Guardian - AU

Distressed Clarkson fears for fair process

Alastair Clarkson has hinted he might take legal action to protect his reputation if the investigation into racism allegations levelled against him aren't just.

AAP

Brisbane Lions stand behind senior coach Chris Fagan amid Hawthorn inquiry

Club’s chairman says AFL investigation into allegations of misconduct at Hawthorn Football Club will provide ‘procedural fairness’

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Lions chair Andrew Wellington backs Chris Fagan ahead of Hawthorn investigation

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 allegations of racism at Hawthorn.

ABC News

Hawks racism claims 'harrowing': AFL chair

AFL chairman Richard Goyder has promised a just outcome from an investigation into "harrowing" claims of historic racism at Hawthorn.

AAP

AFL scandal: All leaders need more than on-field accomplishments

The AFL scandal embroiling Hawthorn, Clarkson and Fagan are an example leaders need to boast much more than their ‘on-field’ accomplishments.

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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan denies any 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.

The Guardian - AU

AFL boss open to wider review of historical treatment of Indigenous players

Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts says ‘every football club should come out and do an external review’

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Alastair Clarkson Says He ‘Refutes’ Disturbing Allegations Of Racism From The Hawthorn Review

Alastair Clarkson has broken his silence after a review into the culture at Hawthorn Football Club revealed serious allegations of racism.

ABC News

Gillon McLachlan says Indigenous players were 'confronted' by Hawks racism allegations as Eddie Betts calls for more club reviews

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says Indigenous players are "confronted and challenged" they were not aware of Hawthorn racism allegations, as retired great Eddie Betts calls for all clubs to match the Hawks' review.

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Fagan rejects AFL racism claims

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has followed Alastair Clarkson in denying claims of racism during the pair's time at Hawthorn, and has welcomed an AFL investigation.

The Independent UK

AFL investigating ‘harrowing’ allegations of bullying of Indigenous players at Hawthorn

One former player claims coaches urged him to have his partner’s pregnancy aborted

ABC News

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AFL Coach Chris Fagan Stood Down Pending New Review Amid Bombshell Hawthorn Racism Allegations

It's past time Australia and the AFL faced up to its history of racism and exclusion.

AAP

Indigenous Hawk great Burgoyne in shock

Hawthorn's Indigenous great Shaun Burgoyne says he was unaware of any racism claims during his decorated playing career at the AFL club.

The Guardian - AU

Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan stand aside to cooperate with Hawthorn investigation

Clarkson and Fagan were on staff at Hawthorn during the period when it is alleged First Nations players and their families were mistreated

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‘He Told Me To Kill My Unborn Kid’: Aboriginal Hawthorn Players Make Disturbing Claims About Club

AFL club Hawthorn's external racism review alleges it separated First Nations players from families and demanded one terminate a pregnancy.

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