Hawthorn Hawks

‘Not Indigenous Australians’: Ex-Hawks welfare officer makes claim about player and partner involved in racism saga

Four former Hawthorn players at the centre of the club’s racism saga had their careers “maximised” because of the support they received, according to Jason Burt. The ex-Hawks welfare officer has joined Chris Fagan in blasting the investigation into the claims made by the four players,...

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1 hour ago, The Roar, Hawthorn Hawks

AFL great says Hawks racism saga not over

AFL great Nathan Brown says the racism scandal around Hawthorn is far from over.

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1 hour ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Important to clarify’: Ex-Hawks official’s ‘jarring’ reveal, slams racism probe

Former Hawthorn welfare manager Jason Burt has revealed one of the families involved in the club’s racism saga aren’t Indigenous Australians while hitting out at the handling of the ordeal.

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1 hour ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

Prospect of losing draft picks should haunt Hawks fans

The AFL sent shudders through every Hawthorn fans’ heart when the league left the door open on heavy sanctions for the messy racism saga.

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2 hours ago, Herald Sun, Hawthorn Hawks

The AFL agreement does not mean this Hawthorn saga is over

Although the deal extracted the AFL from the imbroglio, everyone immediately knew, not least of all Hawthorn, that the saga was not over.

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4 hours ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawthorn saga is far from over

The end of the AFL’s messy and protracted investigation into racism allegations does not mean the game has healed.

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12 hours ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks refused AFL’s request to provide compensation

AFL: Mark Robinson has revealed that Hawks refused a request from the AFL to contribute to a compensation fund for the families, following the conclusion of the racism investigation.

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12 hours ago, Herald Sun, Hawthorn Hawks

Former Hawthorn welfare manager drops bomb on racism saga

Former Hawthorn welfare manager Jason Burt has dropped a bombshell on the club’s racism saga, claiming one family at the centre of the case aren’t indigenous Australians. Burt, along with former Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson and then-football boss Chris Fagan, were this week exonerated by an independent...

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12 hours ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Statement: AFLPA Position on Hawthorn Issue

The AFL Players' Association has released the following statement regarding its commitment to a joint CBA. Source

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16 hours ago, AFLPA, Hawthorn Hawks

Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan, Jason Burt cleared in Hawthorn alleged racism investigation

Three senior ex-officials at Hawthorn, including premiership-winning coach Alastair Clarkson, have been cleared of wrongdoing by an AFL investigation into allegations of racism at the club.

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16 hours ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

AFL Concludes Hawthorn Investigation: Pledges Renewed Commitment to Combating Racism and Enhancing Cultural Safety

The Australian Football League (AFL) made a landmark announcement last night, concluding the seven-month-long Independent Panel Investigation into the allegations of misconduct at Hawthorn Football Club. The investigation was sparked by the premature leak of the club’s internal Binmada report,...

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16 hours ago, Big Footy, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawthorn’s President Expresses Concern Over Potential AFL Sanctions Amid Racism Investigation

Hawthorn Football Club President, Andrew Gowers, has voiced his concerns over potential sanctions from the Australian Football League (AFL), following the club’s involvement in the commissioning of a report investigating historical allegations of racism. This reaction comes despite no adverse findings...

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17 hours ago, Big Footy, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Not a total resolution’: Hawks won’t rule out legal action over potential AFL penalties

Andy Gowers says he would be extremely disappointed if the AFL were to sanction the club over its handling of the racism case and did not rule out the Hawks taking legal action against the AFL if they felt any penalties were unwarranted.

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17 hours ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawthorn hope to avoid AFL sanctions with racism allegations still far from resolved

Investigation closed but AFL still considering sanctions against clubClub ‘not able to move on completely’, says Hawks presidentThe Hawthorn president, Andy Gowers, has admitted that closing the investigation into alleged racism within the AFL club does not represent a “total resolution” of the matter,...

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18 hours ago, The Guardian, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Mixed emotions’ Hawks president speaks out on AFL ending investigation

AFL: Hawthorn president Andy Gowers has addressed media, after the AFL has ended its investigation into alleged racism at the club.

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19 hours ago, Herald Sun, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Not fair or just’: Hawks boss hit back

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says he’d be extremely disappointed if the club was sanctioned after the AFL left the door open after the league’s inquiry into allegations of racism at the club was closed.

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19 hours ago, Herald Sun, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks president Andy Gowers says club shouldn’t be sanctioned for racism investigation

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says he’d be extremely disappointed if the club was sanctioned after the AFL left the door open despite closing the league’s inquiry into racism allegations at the club.

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19 hours ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

Fagan slams Hawks saga a ‘farce’, says he is vindicated

Chris Fagan has blasted the Hawthorn racism investigation process as a farce, saying he is vindicated and would welcome the chance to test the bombshell claims in a public court. The Brisbane Lions coach issued a strongly worded statement within minutes of AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan announcing...

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19 hours ago, The New Daily, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks hit back as sanctions loom

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says he’s be extremely disappointed if the club was sanctioned after the AFL left the door open after the league’s inquiry into allegations of racism at the club was closed

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20 hours ago, Herald Sun, Hawthorn Hawks

Footyology Podcast: Everyone’s a loser in Hawthorn investigation

On the Footyology Podcast, RoCo & Rocket give you the most incisive look at each game of every AFL round. It’s AFL 2023, and the Footyology Podcast, proudly brought to you by ESPN Australia, is back for a seventh year to keep you abreast of all the news and offer the most incisive previews...

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20 hours ago, Footyology, Hawthorn Hawks

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