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Fagan rejects AFL racism claims

Chris Fagan has denied any wrongdoing in response to the Hawthorn racism review. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Chris Fagan has joined Alastair Clarkson in denying any wrongdoing in the AFL racism scandal, saying he is "deeply distressed" about allegations that threaten his coaching career.

Both coaches say they will co-operate with an independent investigation into racism claims from their time at Hawthorn, described as "sickening" by the federal government.

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