National Sports Tribunal stands ready to hear Hawthorn case
If the AFL wants to provide a genuinely independent jurisdiction to test the claims of former Hawthorn players against their old club, there is already one available.
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Bowes to tour Hawks, Cats and Bombers before making call on his future
Gold Coast Suns midfielder Jack Bowes is being sought by the three Victorian clubs, who are eager not only to secure the midfielders, but especially to land Gold Coast’s pick No.7, which is on offer due to the Suns wishing to lose Bowes’ hefty two-year contract.
‘Shocking, but not a crisis’: Kennett calls for speedy resolution to Hawthorn claims
Hawthorn boss Jeff Kennett has defended his comments over the weekend and hopes the allegations of racism and controlling behaviour aimed at the club will be resolved “by Christmas”.
Kennett’s fiery TV interview over Hawks ‘crisis’
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has stood by his claims that the club is not in “crisis”, adding the Hawks have “nothing to hide” as WorkSafe today (Monday) launches an investigation at Waverley Park.
Kennett responds to Hawks allegations
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett responds to shocking allegations aimed at the Hawks by First Nations players.
AFLW Wrap: One-sided inaugural Showdown, Hawks swoop, Stevens’ costly miss
HawthornThe Hawks won a nail-biting game, but they did it with their brand of football and with their young guns all stepping up. If you’re a Hawthorn supporter, this team should give you so much hope and so much to be excited about in the years to come. They play their brand of football, hard, tough,...
Kennett doubles down on criticism of Indigenous former Hawthorn players
The Hawthorn president claims former Indigenous players acted unfairly in speaking to the media about allegations that senior club officials had mistreated them.
WorkSafe launches fresh probe into ‘very serious’ Hawks claims as ugly saga takes new turn
Hawthorn is being investigated by WorkSafe Victoria for its treatment of First Nations Players, as reported by The Herald Sun and The Age, as the fallout from the club’s cultural safety review continues.
Jeff Kennett says Hawthorn review alleging serious racism at club a ‘bump along the highway’
Outgoing club president insists AFL club is not in crisis and says it was ‘unfair’ for Indigenous players to speak with the media about alleged bullyingFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastOutgoing Hawthorn president...
Hawks ‘not in a crisis’ says Kennett as WorkSafe Victoria launches investigation into racism claims
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has referred to the findings from his club’s internal review and future AFL investigation over historic racism claims at the Hawks as a “bump along the highway” while stating his club was not in a crisis. In what’s likely to be his final speech in the role, Kennett, who...
Australia live news: Jeff Kennett says Hawthorn racism review a ‘bump in highway’; Australia backs Ukraine in international court
Hawthorn president says club’s cultural review ‘unfair’ to senior staff named by Indigenous playersGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastWelcome to another Sunday morning Guardian live blog.The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, and the attorney general, Mark Dreyfus,...
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett criticises ‘unfair’ leaking of Indigenous racism allegations
Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has called the leaking of racism allegations at the AFL club “unfair” and hopes the unfolding saga can be resolved by the end of the year. Speaking at the club’s best and fairest awards function on Saturday night, Kennett said the club is not...
Materials seized as WorkSafe launches its own Hawks probe
Hawthorn is under investigation from WorkSafe Victoria over its alleged treatment of First Nations players.
‘Something good will come of this’: Kennett labels Hawthorn scandal as ‘bump in the road’
Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett hopes there can be a resolution to the AFL club’s incendiary racism report by the end of the year. Speaking at the club’s best and fairest awards night, Kennett said the club is not in crisis and has described the issue as a “bump along the...
‘Issues of the past’: Kennett hits out at ‘unfair’ fallout from Hawks report
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has told members “don’t be depressed” and that “something good will come” amid the fallout from the club’s cultural safety review.
Hawthorn coach’s family dragged into saga
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has been dragged into the alleged Alastair Clarkson controversy, with claims he suffered “unsympathetic treatment” towards his young family.
‘Only wanted the best for me’: Ex-Hawks skipper’s defiant defence of Clarko, Fagan
Three-time Hawthorn premiership skipper Luke Hodge has thrown his support behind embattled coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan during an “extremely challenging time” for the duo.
More Clarkson claims emerge as Hawks coach and his family dragged into saga
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has been dragged into the alleged Alastair Clarkson controversy, with claims he suffered “unsympathetic treatment” towards his young family.
Luke Hodge issues statement on shock Hawthorn allegations
Former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge has released a statement addressing the racism allegations levelled at his former club. Hodge said that he “cannot speak” to the allegations made in the report, instead detailing his personal experiences with Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt. In the statement...
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 staffIt was early in the 2010 AFL season and the Hawthorn coach, Alastair Clarkson, was under pressure.His side had lost six of its first seven games, prompting the...