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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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...
Statement: AFLPA Position on Hawthorn Issue
The AFL Players' Association has released the following statement regarding its commitment to a joint CBA. Source
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.
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,...
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...
‘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.
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,...
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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...
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
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...
AFL ends Hawks racism inquiry, but legal action looms
Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson. (Sports Media Image/Marcel Berens) THE AFL has announced no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan or Jason Burt over the Hawthorn racism allegations. But the matter is far from over, with ongoing legal action looking inevitable. On Tuesday night,...
Gerard Whateley's reaction to the resolution of the Hawthorn investigation
An imperfect resolution seemed a perfect summation. The Hawthorn cultural study and subsequent racial investigation is finished from a football perspective. There are no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson and Chis Fagan. Over eight months, the independent panel didn’t accumulate evidentiary proof...
The closest Breust came to chasing a flag away from Hawthorn
Hawthorn’s Luke Breust admits his head was somewhat turned by GWS a few years back. The gun small forward was the subject of interest from the Giants as the Hawks’ premiership dynasty came to an end when they lost in straights sets in the 2016 finals series. Breust, who hails from New South Wales, had...
Families at centre of Hawthorn saga to take claims to human rights commission
Families at the centre of the Hawthorn racism saga are set to announce they will pursue claims in the Australian Human Rights Commission against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan, Jason Burt and the Hawthorn Football Club.
‘Far from the end’: Hawks saga set to move to Human Rights Commission as families could go public
While the Hawthorn racism investigation was concluded on Tuesday night, the four Indigenous families involved are set to pursue hearings at the Australian Human Rights Commission.
AFL News: Fagan slams Hawthorn racism inquiry farce as legal action looms, tribunal overturns two bans
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 coach issued a strongly worded statement within minutes of AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan...